These articles are not the reason for my convictions; however, it's my experience with my own kids that clinches it. Two of our three children are extremely effected negatively by artificial colors. This is unfortunate on many levels. Our lives would be so much easier if I didn't feel like I "had" to make an issue out of this. And we make NO EXCEPTION!! The exceptions have long been deemed "not worth it", by both Brent and me.
Did you know that red and yellow food dyes are not allowed in foods in England? And that American companies (such as KRAFT) have alternate food recipes that they sell in Europe in order to comply with this law? I have a friend who lives in Europe. When we had this conversation he said, "Oh, so is that why my Trix cereal seems brownish instead of brightly colored?" Yes, that is why.
But tonight, we made an exception. All this week during Spring Break, the ICE CREAM MAN has been driving by my house. And my children stand on the side of the road, waving sadly, like they live in the hotel that you can check out of, but never leave. Something like this:
Tonight when we were taking our nightly walk around the neighborhood, the ice cream man stopped and we had this conversation:
Him: "Are you these kids' parents?"
Me: "Yes?" (Slightly hesitantly, just in case they're in trouble.)
Him: "Well, we've been seeing them out whenever we come to this neighborhood and what we like to do whenever we see kids who don't get ice cream when there are others that are is...give them free Posicles."
Have mercy.
Sooooo, the children got to enjoy a popsicle this evening, thanks to the ice cream man who now will expect us to buy ice cream all summer (haha.) The kids were absolutely thrilled.
We're talking sheer joy.
I developed an eye twitch watching their enjoyment, but you don't look a gift horse in the mouth right?! (What does that even mean?)
I apologize in advance to anyone who sits next to us in church tomorrow to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord.
Purple depression-on-a-stick.
Parker's Popsicle is RED. Is there anyone who would like a sweet 7 year old to spend the night tonight?
Carter's Popsicle is ORANGE.
3 comments:
Hilarious - and sadly true - post! How did it all work out?
Parker had a hard time on Easter Sunday. Brent had to stay behind with him so he could get an afternoon nap and he was better when he woke up. Hunter didn't feel well for a couple of days, but she is getting so much better about being "in tune" with what her body needs and handling it appropriately--Praise the Lord!
"Purple depression on a stick" - you kill me! :)
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