For years people have been telling me that I’m just like my mom. It’s by far the best compliment I can ever hear from people. The other day I realized that I am not only similar to my mom in personality, but in eating habits.
I was munching on some Fruit Loops and kept thinking how loud they sounded. I’m very self-conscious about the noise my food makes. I always wonder if things sound louder in my head or if they are actually making a crunching sound. Typically this happens when eating carrots, apples, chips, or Fruit Loops. This of course reminded me of a legendary road trip I took with my mom and dad years ago.
In my family road trips typically mean one thing…SNACKS! While driving home from Wyoming we were snacking on various deliciousness when the following conversation happened:
Dad: Wow. You’re really enjoying those Fruit Loops, aren’t you?
Mom: Yes I am. What are you trying to say? Crunch, Crunch.
Dad: Just that I can hear you crunching them.
Mom: Wow. I’m just sitting here, minding my own business, enjoying a snack. Did you hear me say anything about your sunflower seeds earlier? Do you think I enjoy you spitting out shells in a cup? It’s gross. Crunch, Crunch.
Me: Giggle, Giggle.
Mom: Keep laughing, Dayna. This is just hilarious. Crunch, Crunch.
Dad: Wow. There are the Grand Tetons. Lets get out and take a picture.
Mom: Are you insane? I’m not getting out and taking a picture. You’ve ruined this picture moment. Crunch, Crunch.
I learned a lot of important information that day. First, never comment on how someone eats. Second, mom won’t take pictures if you annoy her. Third, don’t bring Fruit Loops as snacks on road trips. Fourth, after six hours in a car, people get edgy.
I think in some scrapbook there is a sad, little picture of me standing alone in front of the Tetons. To this day, when I eat Fruit Loops or see the Tetons, I think back to that car ride and chuckle…then chew quieter.
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