tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342901.post9104827235014387715..comments2023-11-28T03:18:48.262-05:00Comments on Ramblings of a Suburban Soccer Mom: Pain Sucks.Larahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00558890876988084943noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342901.post-34053823391912783942008-05-07T17:00:00.000-04:002008-05-07T17:00:00.000-04:00Hugs on the owie shoulder. No fun at all. See, jus...Hugs on the owie shoulder. No fun at all. <BR/><BR/>See, just another reason to avoid cleaning.<BR/><BR/>As far as food on the go: I'm the queen of the Thermos meal--chili, pasta, soups, stews, rice and vege stir fry...pretty much anything that would be considered a one-bowl meal can be served in a Thermos. <BR/><BR/>We spent YEARS eating in the car because of the kids not having gymnastics at the same time (one was 3:30-6:30, the other 6-9) and having the live in the car every afternoon.<BR/><BR/>As far as the mess: they each had a "car" towel (a regular bath towel) which had to be draped over them, their lap and the seat before they got any food.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342901.post-64545266399220281462008-05-06T12:33:00.000-04:002008-05-06T12:33:00.000-04:00Quesadillas made with whole wheat tortillas are pr...Quesadillas made with whole wheat tortillas are pretty low mess when cut into triangles. We're all fans of trail mix (good fiber and protein). If you have cups with lids and straws, smoothies with frozen berries, bananas and yogurt (tastier than any shake) are filling. Go "totally granola" by adding some ground flax or wheat germ to the smoothie. We call them "crumblies" and the kids have no idea how healthy they are.<BR/><BR/>Sorry to hear about your shoulder. Take it easy for a few days.Aimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03647477849442345743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342901.post-44232471817254938412008-05-06T11:42:00.000-04:002008-05-06T11:42:00.000-04:00Goodness, I sure hope that your shoudler feels bet...Goodness, I sure hope that your shoudler feels better soon!<BR/><BR/>Have you ever just packed some sandwiches and had celery sticks, carrots, bananas or apples and things like that for them to crunch and munch on?? Something light but it is better than nothing and it is not junk from some fast food joint. Some cheese sticks and some crackers or something?? Easy to pack up and then there is something for them to have. Bagels, muffins. Some meat on crackers. My kids love turkey or tuna. You could even make tuna salad and throw it on a piece of toast. Those last few are a tad messy, but I am grasping here:)<BR/><BR/>Hope this helps!Lowahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11014088685507756473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342901.post-35211138134061917162008-05-06T11:14:00.000-04:002008-05-06T11:14:00.000-04:00Those are great suggestions, thanks, Mik. The only...Those are great suggestions, thanks, Mik. The only problem is...they'd have to eat them IN THE CAR.<BR/><BR/>We don't stop home, so I'd have to bring the food. And they'd have to eat it while I'm driving them to their next destination. I'll be honest--it makes me nervous. My kids are MESSY eaters...<BR/><BR/>:-(Larahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00558890876988084943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8342901.post-11917667368172566482008-05-06T09:59:00.000-04:002008-05-06T09:59:00.000-04:00You poor thing. I hope everything is okay with you...You poor thing. I hope everything is okay with your shoulder!<BR/><BR/>You could always do fast food options at home - frozen pizza and the like. There are those pre-made dinners you throw in a crock pot that could work. Easy Mac, hot dogs (add chili and cheese for chili dogs!), frito pie. That would be quick and easy. Bertolli has some nice pre-packaged dinners you just toss in a skillet. :)<BR/><BR/>There are pretty much a lot of jungles in South America. The Amazon is a place I've ALWAYS wanted to see. So exotic. Research is cool, eh?Michelle Mileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00461591068144213071noreply@blogger.com