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October 11, 2016 by: Melanie

Our Outdoor Fall Picnic

My little man had his three month oncology check-up last week. He is so used to the appointments by now that he takes it all in stride. I think the appointments are harder for me than him. I sit on pins and needles until he’s been given the “all clear” for the next three months.

I’m always amazed at the strength and stamina that he has through things that would make his brothers have a fit. From being pricked for blood draws to sitting still for radiology exams to being examined by sometimes several doctors, he maintains his happy-go-lucky attitude. He’s such a brave boy.

His check-ups usually last a little less than half a day. By the time we reach the car, he’s typically asking for his brothers. And they are always asking for him, too (I leave them with a sitter or at pre-school). When they are re-united, they act as if they haven’t see one another in a week.

The past few visits, I’ve started doing something special with all the boys after his appointment. Our most recent adventure was an outdoor fall picnic.

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What is it about a picnic basket that makes kids silly and excited? I pull the basket out and the boys get giddy and talk about who’s going to carry the blanket.

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I let my little man pick the place where we get food for our picnic. This past time, he chose Zoe’s Kitchen. He loves the chicken fingers from there. They are not breaded, but are grilled, and he loves the large fruit cup. As a mom, I’ve been making a dedicated effort this year to reduce the amount of sugar that the boys eat on a daily basis, and I’m happy with the healthful options on the new expanded Zoe’s kids menu.

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And where else can I get more sophisticated plates like these that are actually kids’ meals?

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I hate to see fall go because I love picnicking with my little men. I especially adore celebrating my brave little man’s life and all the joy that he brings to me. Thank you to everyone who has sent us love and prayers over the past year and a half. Have a picnic with your kids for me before fall ends.

XOXO

Melanie

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I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

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Comments

  1. mary says

    October 12, 2016 at 12:24 pm

    So cute!!!

  2. Nicole Hood says

    October 13, 2016 at 12:07 am

    I love having picnics at the park with my kids! Zoes Kitchen meals look perfect for picnics!

  3. Erin says

    October 13, 2016 at 9:36 am

    Picnics are such a good way to create family time! Since eating is something we do anyway, why not make it a little more adventurous! Love it!

  4. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

    October 13, 2016 at 9:49 am

    Perfect picnic! We haven’t been on one it forever! Might need to do that this weekend!

  5. Rebecca M says

    October 13, 2016 at 2:59 pm

    We love Zoe’s and wish that there was one closer!! I am super excited that they have expanded their kid’s menu and it includes even more wholesome options ๐Ÿ™‚ Love the idea of the picnic too ๐Ÿ™‚

  6. christine says

    October 13, 2016 at 8:10 pm

    Kids are so much braver than we often give them credit for. My little one needs blood draws often for her food allergies and I swear she handles it much better than I would. My kids also love when I pull out the actual picnic basket. In my opinion, a picnic basket = memories being made. ๐Ÿ™‚

  7. Alli says

    October 14, 2016 at 7:20 am

    How fun, and those meals look amazing and so hearty for kids. Love it.

  8. Charbel says

    October 14, 2016 at 10:55 am

    It looks like you guys had a great time on your picnic. My boys always love it when we go on picnics, so I can definitely relate!

  9. Jillian says

    October 14, 2016 at 9:46 pm

    My kids love picnics! Your picnic food looks so yummy!

  10. Kim Lee says

    October 15, 2016 at 4:40 am

    Everything looks so yummy! We’ve actually got plans to hit up Zoe’s Kitchen today, when we’re out and about running errands. Love that the kiddos have healthier choices!

  11. Reesa Lewandowski says

    October 15, 2016 at 8:51 pm

    There is nothing better than a nice relaxed afternoon like this with the kids!

   
   
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