Patrick: “Mommy, where is Theresa’s dinner from last night?”

Me: “I forgot to put it in the refrigerator.”

Patrick (crestfallen): “Oh, I wanted to eat it.”

Me: “We do have leftovers.”

Patrick (laughing and patting his stomach): “Yeah, I have yummy for my plumpy tummy!”

Mother’s note: Patrick liked ground turkey cooked in a pan with a dash of worcesterschire sauce, crushed red pepper (just enough to taste without children complaining), thyme, onion, and garlic. He always likes salad served with Catherine’s homemade French Dressing, and brown rice.