Kyle is our intuitive thinker, our noticer – our observer who sees something and days later will discuss it in depth while pulling in unrelated details that create an entire picture. We’ve gotten used to his making an announcement that seems to be a total non-sequitor, out of the blue, and apparently random, despite the fact that he’s been thinking about whatever it is for however long he has been thinking about it.
So, when he brought up wanting to go to Taco Bell, we just kind of rolled with it. Then it came up a few times. He was trying to understand whether they have burritos, or what exactly – it was a mystery (kind of like the meat there), but we knew it was serious.
Heather has never been to Taco Bell, and I rather think she never will. Based on our food preferences, it’s not a total surprise. However, for me as a teen, Taco Bell was an sad staple. 25 years later I remember the details: 2 soft tacos, medium Dr. Pepper and cinnamon twists for $3.15.
Thus we thought this First Friday would be a good one for Kyle and I to go to Taco Bell. This First Friday would also be a trip down Memory Lane me.
Before we hit taco bell, we stopped for find a birthday gift for Heather. In typical Kyle fashion, the day before, he whispered in my ear “Papi, I have a great idea for a birthday present for Mommy”. They had been at Target and Heather had commented on a bag she liked – he didn’t say anything to her, instead waiting to tell me. What a sweetie pie. So Target was our first stop at Kyle’s request.
Then to Taco Bell. Before we went in, he was acting a little strange. I asked him what was going on – he told me he was a little nervous he wouldn’t like it. I told him not to worry, that if he didn’t we could go somewhere else. That eased his fear.
He loved it.
And so did I.
I think we’ll be back.
Ok, confession. I had my first Taco Bell experience when I was about Kyle’s age while sleeping over a friend’s house. I still remember going through the drive through and my friend convincing me to try a bean burrito. TB was next to my High School and we had an open campus (i.e. we were allowed to leave campus for lunch). It became a staple. To this day, I like to go through the drive through for two crunchy tacos and an order of nachos (just chips and nacho cheese for dipping). I know it’s mystery meat and not really good, but it’s good anyway somehow.
Ohh such a sweet post… I miss Taco Bell’s cheesy fries – pathetic I know lol! Glad you both loved it!
– Kate
Do you guys remember the morning of our wedding when I mentioned that we had had late night Taco Bell the previous night and Kyle said, “Oh I LOVE Taco Bell!” and then Heather whispered to me, “He’s never had it!” LOL!!!! Such a funny moment. Glad he finally had his experience. <3