Lately, I've been feeling out of sorts with some of my family members, especially my mother. I've realized several months ago that my loyalty to her has changed some. Of course, I still love her a lot, but I have questioned my loyalty to her. So, while thinking over my issues with my mother, some of my childhood memories came back up, and one that I wanted to share.
Well, I loved reading when I was younger (no surprise, right?) So, when I was in elementary school, I participated in the Reading Rainbow program, which I think partnered up with Pizza Hut. Thus, whenever I finished reading a certain number of books, I got a pizza coupon for a free mini personal pizza.
When I got my first coupon, I remember my parents taking me to Pizza Hut to get my mini personal pizza. After twenty minutes of waiting, I received a pizza that was no bigger than five inches across, cut into four little pieces. Of course, I took that pizza home and shared a bite with all of my brothers and sisters. After that first pizza, I continued to read even more (I think I even encouraged my younger siblings to read more too) so that I could get more coupons. Of course, the next time (and many times thereafter) I went back to Pizza Hut with my parents, I had lots of pizza coupons to redeem all at once, so that there were enough pizzas for all of my family members, including my parents.
I love this memory because things were so innocent. How life has changed.
Do you have any happy memories from your childhood that you'd like to share?
5 comments:
I always tell people. I might not have the most functional family, but I have the most caring family ever. I love this story. Never heard it before. Thanks for sharing. But yeah. I remember mom would always bribe me McDonald's to read. Goodness. I had an appetite then. Well. I still do. Lol. But yeah. I read a lot of books n got a lot of McDonald's. Lol. Never a happy meal but always a mcchicken. I jse to kill like 2 of em by myself.
Meinvue
Mein, this happened before you were born, when I was still in elementary school. I think Ker was the youngest at the time.
You have such a big heart! This is a beautiful story of how wonderful you are as a person and to your sibling. I wish I had someone special like you? LG
LG, thank you for your comment. I don't think I have a big heart. I've realized that in speaking with my friend, I don't have a big heart. My friend has a really really big heart and I strive to have one as big as his. I wish I has someone as special as him in my life to remind me that I need to have a big heart.
ML, I'm one of the lucky ones. My husband has a huge heart and I strive to be like him...I've cut down on my cussing, etc. Hehe...but yes, I remember those Pizza Hut days. What a wonderful memory, yet it makes me want to cry (in a sad way).
Yes, you do have some issues you need to work through when it comes to mom. I think you need to have a bigger heart and see things through her shoes and NOT through your world view lens. Once you understand her view through her lens, then you will see.
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