Lessons from the kitchen

Lesson #56 ~ Always wear an apron. I have now ruined 6 shirts. The last of which I didn't have an apron on, and the whole mess could have been avoided.


Lesson #57 ~ Thank those you give you little gifts.

I just have to say for the record on this one.......I really am not as fat as this picture makes me look. I was given this apron my dear little one Rachel, and I wanted a picture of it, so I put it on over another one that I had on!! :)

Lesson #58~ When using the stove, under NO circumstances should you lay down METAL tongs on a burner. Especially if said burner is on, and ESPECIALLY if it is on high. The real lesson maybe shouldn't be not to lay the tongs down, but should be not to pick them up AND hold on to them for a minute, thinking, OH it's not that hot. You just might burn your finger.

And your friend Tina, after hearing much whining and complaining might offer to doctor you up.

I am woman enough to stand up and say that when I am even remotely hurt, I am a baby.


Lesson #59 ~ Decorate for Christmas. Even if people don't get it, or think you are crazy the kids WILL enjoy it.

I can't tell you how many kids have walked into the kitchen and oooohhhed and aaaahhhed.



Lesson #60 ~ When making a cake, be careful not to fill the pan so high that the cake overflows while baking. It WILL make a huge mess in the oven. And leave just 1 more thing you need to clean.

Lesson #61 ~ When making scrambled eggs, it is best to know that they will take longer then you think to scramble. ALOT LONGER. So long in fact that the children in elementary might not get their scrambled eggs because they aren't done yet.

Lesson #62 ~ Know that on the day you LEAST expect, the health inspector WILL show up.

Lesson #63 ~ Thank the Lord for his wisdom and guidance. Even when dealing with Health Inspectors.



Lesson #64 ~ This is more of a common sense lesson, do not under ANY circumstances, put cans of pop in a deep freeze. They will explode all over the freezer. 2 different people did this and 2 different times. The 2nd time, I refused to clean up the mess.

I do feel guilty for my refusal to clean it up. That meant that Mr. S. had to clean it up and it wasn't his job either.

I meant for the idiot who put it in the freezer to clean it up. NOT Mr. S.

Lesson #65 ~ Concession stands. Do not put any extra effort in cleaning the kitchen the day of a concession stand. It will NOT look the same the next morning. Their will be stuff all over the place. No further comment.

Lesson #66 ~ Kids love Cherry Cheese Danishes. Almost as much as they love Big Texas Cinnamon Rolls. Almost.

Lesson #67 ~ This is a lesson for the kids. Do not complain about the food. I had 1 not so brave high school boy who really should have known better, learn that lesson the hard way.

Lesson #68 ~ Put your family 1st. Always. Being the lunch lady is just a job. My number 1 job is being a wife and a mother. NOT being the lunch lady. My children need to know they are more important.

Lesson #69 ~ Give mercy as mercy is given unto you.