First, Lisa made one mistake in the description. The giant pile of uncooperative covers actually belonged to my son, CFT. I am just naturally perky in the mornings, no matter what the hour. I’m like a little gift of sunshine, no matter how early Lisa decides I need to get up. Twittering like a bird, I am. And if you believe that, …

Second thing is that CFT actually was helpful with all the details, as described. I think the time zone change must have gotten to him, since this was a big departure from the usual glacial sloth displayed at home. How many college kids can be persuaded to suck it up and help without causing oodles of parental stress? He worked on the omelette bar one term at school for his job so he also knows his way around the kitchen, especially when it comes to cooking eggs. And he really did help, especially since the bacon cooked up way faster than it was supposed to so things ended up being a real scramble (no pun intended).

Third thing that Lisa forgot to mention is that we gave the kitchen back to my parents cleaner than we found it, with all the dishes done and put back, etc. My mother was starting to wonder about whether alien abduction was real, since I had never exhibited this sort of behavior growing up.

Seriously, though, the three of us kicking in together made the breakfast (really fairly simple from a cuisine point of view) a true gift to my parents – Lisa, CFT and I did it as a team thing, not just something that I threw together. Since this trip was their first time meeting Lisa, I think that was really special.

GolfWidow: Norwegians do prefer kipping on their back. Keeps their beautiful plumage from getting ruffled.

Vince: Agree about breakfast stuff. I have discovered that not only do I like to eat it but the ratio of brownie points earned versus effort expended is the most of any meal, and even outshines doing laundry. But don’t tell anybody!

ZenWizard: Actually, I was the one that “upscaled” it to “brunch.” Sounds more impressive but it’s still the same food. And then you can get out of taking them out to lunch somewhere.

Nat and Carolyn: Grilled tomatoes are the easiest thing in the world to prepare, and they really provide a unique accent. Most people don’t think to make them. It’s truly one of the great contributions of the English to the cuisine of the world.

@ Vince: Come on over, we’re big fans of brunch as well!

@ Zen: Well, he may have agreed to make breakfast, but by the time he got up it was more brunch

@ Nat: I’m remembering it quite fondly. Back to healthy eating now…. sigh!

Happy New Year to you, too!

D@mn, you white womens keep changin’ the game on a bruthah!