November 21, 2010. Jackson, Ms. Brunch.

I love brunch. No rush, no fuss, just really good food, when eaten at the Yacht Club right next to our condo. Andrew, Christina, Mary Frances and Molly met us right after church, at 11:15. They attended early church. We slept in. Kate was at a church retreat so she could not join us. A buffet is the most conducive type of meal for children. The food does not require any waiting to arrive, the variety is unlimited and the desserts are delicious. This buffet at the club is big enough to be interesting but not so large as to be intimidating, a perfect combination.

It was a wonderful meal. We left the club at 12:45 and Molly ate the whole time, consuming a huge amount of food. She must be ready for a growth spurt. Mary Frances eats only when she is hungry, so today, after eating breakfast food, went back to the buffet table for mashed potato. Next was a piece of strawberry shortcake, which she ate only one half, before giving it to Molly. It is a great eating pattern, only eating when hungry. It never crossed my mind!!

The weather was perfect. The pansies and azaleas are still in bloom and the sail boat race gave us something to watch, so all in all, eating brunch turned out to be a good idea.