Jeff and I wanted to go to Aldi to get a few ingredients for dinner. They were closed for Labor Day. We went to HyVee instead. After gathering the items we needed, Jeff suggested dessert. On our way to the bakery area we smelled yummy Chinese. We impulsively decided to ditch our original plan for dinner and get take out for six instead. We have never tried their Chinese. The family meal had six individual pints of a main course, 3 pints of rice, and 12 of any combination of egg rolls or crab ragoons. We love crab ragoons so we did not get any egg rolls. We completely forgot about dessert in the excitement of picking out a fun and easy dinner for the family. We even got really crazy and bought paper plates so we did not need to do dishes.
The kids thought it was neat to get their own box of food and were very happy to have a special treat for dinner. We were pleased to learn that HyVee take out Chinese was pretty yummy. I like the sweet and sour sauce at HyVee better than our usual Chinese place. The rice was OK, but I really miss the fried rice we used to get in Michigan. I have not found a place around here that has really yummy fried rice. Overall the meal was delicious and the company (my family) was awesome!
Each person gave someone else a fortune cookie after the meal. We took turns opening and reading our fortunes. It was hysterical! The kid who got "work on improving your exercise routine" has been making an extra effort to getting into shape and dedicating a portion of every day to working out. Jeff and I really appreciate the kids being back in school. "Absence makes the heart grow fonder" was perfect for him. The youngest and I both got the same fortune! We teased that we were twins. As a mom, "be prepared to modify your plan" is essential to maintaining sanity. I did not realize that I did not have all the fortunes when I took the photo. That it OK. I cannot remember which of the remaining boys opened "do not rely on those who do not care about you" but we all agreed it was great advice and the sixth fortune was equally fitting.
That a fun family meal!
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