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Eat Your Greens!

By Deb and Dane “You need to eat real greens.” Mom alarm! The child went for the ‘ucky Charms. “What? You're eating sugar transformed!” They don’t grow that on any farm!” “You need to eat real greens.” Mom said. Boyo reached for the Charms instead. “But Ma. The box says it full of vitamins!” “Better be! It wasn’t laid by hens!” “That cereal is nothing but sugar, honey. Companies sell it to makes lots of money.” “Then, why’d Dad buy it for the house? Did you plan to feed it to the mouse?” “You need to eat garden-fresh food. You know; been told, I’m in NO mood.” “PLEASE, Ma! Charms and milk won’t cause harm! Milk does come from a dairy farm” “’ucky Charms might be a nice snack, But meals must be nutrition packed.” “You eat lots of Charms, zap! It seems. More vitamins than ‘ucky greens! Three bowls downed were his tasty meal. Out like a light, he seemed to reel. (Sugar shock set in, burnt him out.) He woke SO sick. Was there a doubt? “We’re going to the Doctor now! Mother said shouting "Holy Cow!" He’ll give you a little pink pill. To cure ALL your rambunctious ills (Rushed to the doctor for some help.) Sick as a dog was this young whelp. Dad had to pay for ‘ucky Charms Boyo paid for not eating FARM! Corps. got paid, pill and cereal. Doc. got paid insurance by deal. Round and round so this story goes. EAT RIGHT and you'll stop THEIR green flow.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 10/13/2009 1:40:00 PM
sounds like quite the spunky kid!! lol
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Date: 9/1/2009 6:49:00 AM
Thank you dear friends. ~~~AMAZING~~~ I will take greens out of the garden anyday over cereal. That is unless it is plain old oatmeal. Keep on keeping on. Love, Carol
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Date: 8/31/2009 7:20:00 PM
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Date: 8/31/2009 6:21:00 PM
Hi Deborah, We did it! Back and forth, back and forth and finally the corroboration was complete. It was not only a learning experience for me, but it was fun, too. And I promise to eat more greens. LOL! Lovingly, Dane
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Date: 8/31/2009 5:41:00 PM
Love it!!!!!!!!!!! I'm ashamed to say it but I have a box of 'ucky Charms in my cupboard, just for the grandkids... (who me...?? when never would a box of sugar sweetened cereal be allowed to touch my own kids lips??) Now I'm accused by their grown-up selves ..of spoiling their offspring!! Isn't that a Grandma's job??
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