Blue Waffles

Blue Waffles
From Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Multitasking Mom's Survival Guide
By Heather Davis

If we're not willing to settle for junk living, we certainly shouldn't settle for junk food.
~Sally Edwards

We're a busy family, but what family isn't? My husband and I both work full-time outside of the home. Our two daughters are involved in softball, golf, basketball, theater, orchestra and church activities in addition to their schooling. They both volunteer with animals and missions and enjoy fun hobbies like swimming, running and reading.

But we've always strived to have dinner together. Unfortunately, that dinner was often called something like "Number Three Value Meal" and was eaten from a paper bag in front of the television as we all collapsed from our busy days. As much as I wanted to cook dinner for my family, I knew that I wouldn't have time, or I'd spend a great deal of energy making something that would not be pleasing to everyone. (Keep reading)