We were due for a successful New For Us Friday after the flop that was our coconut NFUF and after last week’s NFUF only included me (and oh my gosh, was it fun!).
This week, we tried one of my old favorites but one that I know Maddy, Owen, and Cora had never tasted in all of their 5, 3, and 2 years–Root Beer Floats!
- Root Beer Floats: How could these not be a success, really? I am not even sure what prompted me to pick up a 6-pack of root beer the other day, but I’m glad I did.
July is National Ice-Cream Month, so in order to really celebrate–aside from having it as dessert nearly every day this month–I thought that ice-cream paired with a good, ole root beer was a treat that would be new and exciting for the kids. With so many flavors and textures, it really would be interesting to see how they liked it. This NFUF was a hit.
I poured in a half glass of root beer, then I topped it with vanilla ice-cream. This was Owen and Cora’s first time having soda; Maddy had it once in the fall at a wedding. These poor, poor kids are so sheltered. It was time to let loose.
This float had no hope.Really, these were gone from the moment I put them in front of the kids.
Maddy said, It’s so spicy, Mom. And Owen, between slurps, told us that the beer really felt funny in [his] mouth. Cora wanted to pick up the ice-cream and screamed when we gave her a spoon, so we let her go and enjoy it however she wanted. My husband and I really just wanted to enjoy our floats in peace.
So it was a completely successful New For Us Friday, and I believe it’s one that they will not forget. I have been having a blast with these this summer; trying to rack my brain for new activities, foods, or events for us to try has really been fun. Any ideas? Send them my way!
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