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C'mon Mom, it's just PB and J!



When Mommy makes Grace a sandwich, she takes lots of time to cut the sandwich in small, manageable pieces for Grace. Mommy also has a thing for clean fingers, clean hair and hopefully clean ears. There is certainly nothing wrong with this approach. I applaud her enthusiasm for Grace's manners. However, sometimes... well, come on... really. It is just peanut butter and jelly.
At this point, I should probably take a moment to thank the sponsors of this particular blog entry, Peter Pan Peanut Butter and Gramma's Strawberry Preserves. Gramma's Strawberry Preserves and Peach Butter is only available at a small pantry in Tyler, TX. She doesn't advertise, she doesn't sell her products online, heck, she doesn't even sell her products period... But those in the know, know where to go to get their jelly fix. Since I am down to my last jar of Strawberry Preserves, and I am completely out of Peach Butter, it must be about time for another journey to East Texas. Since Gramma doesn't sell her jelly, and she doesn't exactly let go of it easily, I will no doubt bring a load of "big city grocery store" products that she can't find in Tyler. Brookshire's has a near monopoly on the Tyler grocery market, so if they don't have what she needs, she usually has to beg one of her city kids to make a supply run.
What? Have you never quietly contemplated the sheer joy of peanut butter and jelly? That ooie, gooie goodness? I am sure that peanut butter will soon appear as the latest trend in spas across the country. I can see the ads now, Peanut Butter Facial, the "new" secret to younger looking skin! It may not be a bad idea, after all, when was the last time you saw a toddler with wrinkled skin or frown lines?

You see, when Daddy made Grace's sandwich today after church, I gave her a little nibble and then just dropped the sandwich on her tray. "Go at it kid." Mommy was horrified and made sure I was aware that I would be on clean-up duty today. I don't mind clean-up duty, she was fun to watch. I am sure Mommy enjoyed taking the pictures too.
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Anonymous said…
I have to admit, she was pretty cute eating her sandwich!!! :o)
Love, Mommy
March 3, 2008 at 9:25 AM
Anonymous said…
Talk about memories of watching Grace's Mommy eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches!!! You just opened the floodgates for me! Too fun. Thanks for sharing current memories and bringing back long ago memories.

Love, Gram
March 3, 2008 at 4:21 PM
Anonymous said…
Grace is so precious...that even with peanut butter and jelly all over her face, she's still the most adorable little girl in Texas...okay, and Colorado...okay, the whole USA. Okay, you win...THE WORLD!!

Thanks for sharing her with all of us!!

Love, Aunt Cathy (Denver)
March 4, 2008 at 9:27 AM
Anonymous said…
Another PB&J fan, eh? My kind of girl! I have to admit, I still lick the jam off my fingers, too. The peanut butter, though, usually comes straight off the spoon. Sandwiches are just a polite way of eating gobs of PB in public...well, as long as you are getting most of it in your mouth and not on your face! Mind you, I wouldn't look nearly as cute as Grace does. :)

D&N
March 6, 2008 at 7:56 AM
Anonymous said…
Hey, just dropped in after riding a link from Missy's blog. Grace is...well, adorable! The face she made "contemplating PB&J" was precious. You guys should have some more kiddos! They'll all be georgeous! Tell your folks hi for us.
March 14, 2008 at 10:23 PM
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