Monday, November 9, 2009

Chik-fil-A

Growing up, I did not have the type of family that ate fast food on a regular basis. My mom was a stickler about healthy eating and healthy eating habits so we had a well-balanced, home cooked meal almost every night (yup, I have a supermom). Because of this, and I know it sounds strange, I was always the kind of kid that preferred carrots to cookies (you can ask my mom if you don't believe me). However, it was always a special treat, on those rare occasions that my mom was just too tired to worry about our dinner, that we got chik-fil-A nuggets for dinner. This was pretty much the only fast food that I didn't think was disgusting, and anyone who grew up in the South knows how delicious those little nuggets are. To top off the meal, I always ordered a carrot-raisin salad (not the waffle fries). I don't even think most people know about the carrot-raisin salad at chik-fil-A, but it is magic and every bite reminds me of my childhood.
My sister, who raises her kids with the same gusto and supermomness as our mom, has trained her kids with the same weird eating habits, and they too care only for chik-fil A among the fast food joints. So what better food to serve at Kiran's 4th birthday than his one fast food passion - chik-fil-A. I had so much fun in Atlanta with my nephews celebrating Kiran's birthday. I got to spend time with all of his friends and his parents friends, even the rainy day didn't ruin our fun. There really is something magical about getting to watch my nephews live out things I remember from my own childhood.
Lots of friends came to celebrate with our very own Batman and Robin!
Here is Kiran getting his birthday surprise from his Ammama, Thatha, and Pinni - a big boy bike!