This year, Mr. C became an official Cub Scout. He had been bugging us about it for a while but we have a fairly strict rule around here that you get one activity at a time because…well we just do.
So like I said, he joined Scouts which is good for him. Great group of kids, lots of learning and of course, a chance to embarass me unintentionally because no good deed goes unpunished. But he looks so damn cute in his uniform it kills me. See?
A few weeks ago, he was studying for his “Health Badge”. The Den Leader was out of town that night but his son, who is an amazing kid and an Eagle Scout, led the meeting. Since two adults need to be present at each meeting, I volunteered to stay because I hadn’t caught up with his Mom in quite a while.
I probably could have picked a better night to do that catching up.
The conversation started easy enough. The Eagle Scout reviewed all their meal plans, talked to them about how important it was to eat the right foods, nourish their bodies. He covered off on exercise and talked to them about what drugs do to your body.
Good stuff, right? Yeah, well then he got to alcohol.
Ahem.
For your entertainment, the conversation:
Eagle Scout: “How many of you have seen your parents drink alcohol?”
Troop: Collectively raises hands because we all live in the same neighborhood where we view happy hour as our God given right. All except my son who is sitting on his hands.
Eagle Scout: (Now giving side eye to my son because…well…you know.) “Really?”
Mr. C: “Is wine considered alcohol?”
Eagle Scout: “Yessss…”
Mr. C: “Because my Mom says it’s fruit juice and she drinks it every night.”
TSM: Tries to dive under kitchen counter.
Given that his Mom’s facebook page boasts this picture? The kid never had a chance.
Whatever…I maintain my position that wine should be found on the FDA Food Chart and I challenge you to prove me wrong.
PS: Just adding a little info here…the Eagle Scout I’m talking about is such an amazing kid and in no way shape or form did he pass judgment on me. He was merely following protocol…and the “Really?” remark was only because he couldn’t quite believe Mr. C had never seen me take a drink (both of our families being Catholic and all). This story was more about Mr. C outing me, and very little to do with the Eagle Scout, whom I sincerely hope my son uses as a role model!
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would not dream of trying to prove you wrong. And I should know these things, as I am sure that beer is a grain.
You’ll have to excuse me for a moment while I find a place to put my glass of shiraz.
So, you were saying? Wine isn’t really fruit juice?
I’m afraid I have to take issue with that. *hic*
We have to just gloss over the requirements that talk about alcohol being bad.
But I’m fairly sure that other moms gloss over the sex stuff, so I figure we’re even.
Those are some mighty fine looking glasses of Welch’s!
Beer should be on that chart, too, under grains. Barley pop, it’s good for what ails ya!
it belongs on the bottom of the pyramid.
the big fat base upon which all other levels are built.
and the pic is pefect.
i mean, what’s better than a glass of wine?
that’s right!
two glasses of wine.
This is exactly why I bought myself a nifty and stylish ceramic cup. I always cook better while sipping a little wine, but I don’t always want the tribe up in my business.
Oh, sh-t. You see, this is why I hate that D.A.R.E. calendar. According to those guys, I’m a total druggie. Schools, stand down, man! Let us take care of our own.
P.S. — When alcohol is taboo, well, it tends to be abused.
Wine it does a body good!!! That’s my story and I’m stickin’ to it!
I prefer the red juice! But if white works for you fine!
What’s the Eagle talking about? Wine has all those good “phytochemicals” that reduce the risk of heart disease, some cancers and slows the progression of neurological degenerative disorders like Parkinsons and Alzheimers.
Eagle Scouts don’t know everything. Pffft.
Mr. C looks adorable!
I love it. wine *is* fruit juice. Wine *should* be on the FDA food chart. And I *only* post photos of myself on facebook with a drink in my hand. A woman’s got to have a code….
Those kids will rat you out at every opportuntiy!
Cute Cub Scout Though!
I HOPE he went on to say that adults can enjoy alcohol responsibly. Of course, you were under the cabinet, so you may not have heard.
code word at my house is we need more grape juice
Bwahahaha! As someone who’s shared a glass or two with you, I’m inclined to agree!
xoxo
This is why my boys don’t do Boy Scouts……
Great Facebook photo; I know I’d want to friend you if I saw it…
My son is an Eagle Scout. Scouting was one of the best things he did from 7 thru 16. He would never lecture you about your special fruit juice. If he did I would hit him. Hard.
Please…every time the child drew a picture of the family for school—there we were–My husband and I clicking wine glasses. Even for a pre-school “Book about Mom” the child told teachers her mom’s favorite drink was penis–she did not know how to pronounce Guinness…not sure if my correction of her pronunciation helped my case any though…
And please–what is it with all this invasion privacy–first DARE and now the Boy Scouts–reminds me of stories of little Russian children turning their parents into The State.
One word: resveratrol. Best way to get it (and to prevent cancer) is 1-2 glasses of red wine a night. You’re drinking to your health!
Eagle, schmeagle. Tell that prude that self-medication is an essential part of parenting.
Nope, not even going to try to prove you wrong. It would be a waste of time because when you are right, you are right. Of course, I’m the one that sent the wine that you shared with Sprite’s Keeper so you know my opinion.
Well, technically it IS made from fruit. So there.
Love the photo, by the way.
Hey Jacob, just to let you know, the Eagle Scout did not pass judgment on me at all…good kid, good family, he was just conducting a meeting. But I do so agree that self medication is sometimes necessary! Cheers!
….and the name of said photo? “Wine Time” isn’t it? This gives “Scouts Honor” a whole new meaning. Oh Mr.C, you get cuter every photo!
Priceless
Absolutely priceless! I love kids
We now have an official Daisy Scout (first level of Girl Scouting) let’s see if that convo comes up there.
That’s the cutest picture I’ve ever seen!
What? It’s not a food group? Well that’s just wrong.
And this is why I will be switching from my beautiful wine glasses to a Red Plastic tumbler from Target.
And it is totally GRAPE JUICE. Very yummy grape juice.
That is CLASSIC! Mommy’s juice should SO be on the food pyramid!
You know that this is only the first of many such revelations. I really think you should consider going to every meeting, just, you know, to monitor!
Dude, Jesus turned water into wine. I’d say we all know which beverage is more important here…