Alex’s teacher asked every child in his four year-old kindergarten class to explain how to cook a Thanksgiving turkey.
Here was the little man’s response:
“I would pick up my turkey at Publix. Once I got home I would take it out of the bag and cover it in sauce, pepper and cheese. They already cook it at Publix so I wouldn’t have to cook it at home. You just take it out of the bag and eat it.”
Thank you.
Thank you so much.
The Pumkin Patch says:
HAHA! You may not batter it but the best Turkey definitely comes Deep Fried!!!
November 20th, 2007 at 10:18 pm
Lynne says:
He is too cute! Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
November 20th, 2007 at 10:21 pm
alison says:
It so fun to hear how kids think the world works.
November 20th, 2007 at 10:27 pm
Big Mama says:
Well the cheese part confirms that he shares your DNA.
November 20th, 2007 at 10:30 pm
Sincerely Anna says:
Hey, he appreciates convenience - I like that! My son hears the microwave timer beep and he comes running and says “Dinner’s Ready!”
November 20th, 2007 at 10:30 pm
pam says:
I am so with Alex on this one. I so miss my Publix here in small town, and I love, loved getting that turkey already done and ready to eat. Nasty, raw turkey . . . not for this girl : )
Happy Thanksgiving to y’all!!
November 20th, 2007 at 10:35 pm
Sister says:
Here’s the proof that Alex and I have the same genes:
“They already cook it at Publix so I wouldn’t have to cook it at home.”
November 20th, 2007 at 11:04 pm
sue says:
tee hee
November 20th, 2007 at 11:07 pm
Jeana says:
Dang. Is he cooking for Thanksgiving? And if he is, may I come?
November 20th, 2007 at 11:37 pm
kelli says:
That Howard. he may just be the next Top Chef!
November 21st, 2007 at 12:02 am
Marsha says:
At least he gave your credit for sauce, pepper and cheese!
You are not a lazy momma. And he knows it (and now apparently his teacher does too). Most momma’s would’ve settled for plain with a side of ketchup.
I don’t think my 8yo has ever seen me cook a turkey! I can and have, but we usually go to my in-law’s for Thanksgiving (where I contribute one lonely pie) or when we go to my parent’s house, I make lasagna or enchiladas.
Have a great Thanksgiving!
Marsha
November 21st, 2007 at 12:24 am
Joanna says:
Be glad he didn’t say he had to buy a pre-cooked bird as he was tired of turkey that looked like leather and tasted like saw dust.
November 21st, 2007 at 12:43 am
Lisa says:
Mmmm, fried turkey…
Or turkey Alex’s way. I’m not picky.
November 21st, 2007 at 1:52 am
Ashleigh says:
Alex is my kinda guy. This year is supposed to be my first year in our three and a half years of marriage with Thanksgiving–or any holiday, for that matter–in my own home. My hubby’s parents are even here. And our dinner? Almost the entire thing? It’s coming straight from the lovely Vons service deli. I should feel guilty, I think. But I don’t.
November 21st, 2007 at 2:28 am
Georgia Mom says:
Yes, Publix is where you buy turkey. You have one smart kid on your hands!
When my oldest did this in preschool (many years ago, sniff, sniff) one of the kids said (and I just ran across this yesterday, as I was cleaning) “you go to the chicken house, play it some soft music and then cut it’s head off!”. Okay, the soft music part always throws me over the edge. I’ve laughed about that one for years! Poor little turkey. He never knew what was coming.
Have a great Thanksgiving!
November 21st, 2007 at 5:30 am
Melissa says:
When my oldest was near your sweet boy’s age, we stopped at the grandparents one afternoon. My son kept interrupting my chit-chat with my mother-in-law to ask what was for dinner. Finally, exasperated, I told my son we were having “cat poo and dog pee” for dinner.
His immediate, humiliating response? “AGAIN?!?!?”
I nearly crawled under the car. :)
November 21st, 2007 at 7:31 am
Melanie says:
Precious! I love that he added cheese.
November 21st, 2007 at 7:43 am
Laura says:
Please tell Alex how much I appreciate his sharing that recipe! I am going to try that this Thanksgiving! :)
November 21st, 2007 at 7:44 am
Llama Momma says:
What a proud moment. I mean, really. Sauce and cheese? Classy. You must be so proud. :-)
November 21st, 2007 at 7:59 am
Megan(FriedOkra) says:
Aw, that just makes me miss Publix more. I’m not making my own turkey this year. Al request that I not, because apparently it’s just too stressful. I am trying not to spend much time reflecting on what that means, because I have dazzling, stupifying sides to prepare to make up for my sto-bought bird. My biggest issue with it really is that since I don’t giblets and a neck, I cain’t make m’gravy right. But I’m just tryin’ to keep my chin up about that. Hope you and Howard and the gang all have a fabulous, fun, memorable Thanksgiving… eat a giblet for me.
November 21st, 2007 at 8:04 am
Melinda says:
How cute! His recipe actually sounds kind of good, maybe we will give it a try (and cook it of course : )
November 21st, 2007 at 8:18 am
Missy says:
Ahh, a child well educated in the fabulousness that is Publix.
November 21st, 2007 at 8:38 am
Coach J says:
How cute! So, is the turkey your responsibility this year? ;)
November 21st, 2007 at 8:49 am
Christie says:
My 4 year old did this too…he said that you go to the grocery store and buy the turkey, then take it to the turkey store (local bbq place that smokes, carves and plates it on your own platter) where they cook it. Then you take it to Thanksgiving and it’s yummy!
November 21st, 2007 at 9:33 am
Shalee says:
Oh, such a proud mommy moment! You are teaching him well.
November 21st, 2007 at 9:45 am
Dnksmommy (Lorrie) says:
Mmmm Mmmmm Mmmmm!! lol!
November 21st, 2007 at 9:45 am
Overwhelmed With Joy! says:
Too cute! His turkey would probably turn out better than mine this year. :)
November 21st, 2007 at 9:58 am
Jean Stockdale says:
This is a child who understands that holidays are supposed to be about family and fellowship and not about cooking and cleaning! What a great kid.
I heard Vicki Courtney one time say her first grade son’s class made a recipe book and his contribution was his mother’s chocolate chip cookie recipe. It read: Buy a roll of cookie dough. Snip off the end with scissors. Scoop out dough with spoon and eat it. Repeat until your tummy hurts!
I think Alex is very advanced! Blessings and Happy Thanksgiving.
November 21st, 2007 at 12:26 pm
Jackie @ Family Daze says:
Made me think of this . . .
http://www.stupidvideos.us/video.aspx/IDp~2472/Hilarious%20turkey%20commercial/Funny%20videos/
Did I do that link right? I’ve got to learn more about these new fangled computers!
November 21st, 2007 at 1:17 pm
Jen says:
Someday he’ll be a great chef! ;-)
November 21st, 2007 at 1:50 pm
Donetta says:
oh man if it were just that easy.I hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving.
November 21st, 2007 at 10:58 pm
Gretchen says:
This reminds me of my good friend describing her Thanksgiving…”Bob’s out smoking our turkey” or “Bob smoked the turkey”. I could never quite listen w/o a little snicker…
I know…I’m not so mature. Happy Thanksgiving anyway.
November 22nd, 2007 at 9:11 pm
Amanda says:
My 4 year old daughter’s recipe for turkey called for salt, pepper, turkey, broccoli and spinach (the only 2 veggies she likes). Cook at 40 degrees for 90 minutes. So other than the salmonella, I think she’s got a winner there.
November 23rd, 2007 at 7:21 pm