“They are too expensive. Eat something else,” Mary tells me as she starts putting away about a dozen bags from the two different stores she shops at each week. She used to shop at three, but changed her routine a month ago. I have to admit, I don’t know why.
Based on her remark about cost, you probably suspect I asked for an expensive steak or perhaps lobster tails. Not quite. Just some shelled Walnuts.
My dependence on Walnuts began about three months ago when she brought home a big bag without me asking for them. Since then, they have become a great way for me to get some quick protein. As soon as I was hooked , however, the issue of cost came up.
“Walnuts cost a lot,” she told me after I remarked how much I liked them.
“Too many nuts aren’t good for you,” she added.
She went on to explain that Walnuts would cost more come November because Walnuts are in high demand around the holidays.
I didn’t say anything, but did notice that on the shelf where the Walnuts once sat was a big package of red licorice (her favorite), about a dozen packs of gum, Devil Dogs and Chips Ahoy cookies. A little to the right was a bowl filled with three different kinds of candy bars. In the pantry where she keeps various crunchy snacks were three bags of potato chips and two bags of tortilla chips. In the fridge I found assorted ice cream, including some individual size sundaes made by Friendly’s that I suspect are pretty expensive.
My wife is a great shopper, but sometimes her priorities seem a little off.
Let me know what you think?
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2 comments:
The title of this blog leaves you vulnerable to some "yes" responses to your question.
You should stick to your guns regarding the walnuts. I do admit, all nuts are expensive, especially the organic ones, but nuts are a great, healthy snack. And they are a good alternative to chips or other crunchy snacks. Personally, I love almonds.
I like desserts and snacks, too, but I think having licorice and candy bars in the house regularly is not a good habit. I buy Doritos and chips, but since my boys are still young, they don't help themselves directly to anything and I limit the portions we all get to eat.
And, yes, the individual size Friendly's sundaes are expensive.
Good luck. If Mary refuses to buy the nuts, you may just have to go out and get them yourself.
I think Elizabeth raises an excellent point about me buying my own nuts. Like a lot of moms, my wife spends several hours on Saturday and Sunday shopping for all of us.
When she is done, my sons frequently complain about some item she forgot to get. I also tend to add my things to her list rather than stopping on my own.
One of the reasons I don't know the price of Walnuts or almost anything else, is because she handles it. She handles it extremely well and I think I should pitch in.
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