Welcome to the Sandwich Generation Cafe!
According to Pew Social Trends, nearly 50% of adults ages 40-50 are part of the Sandwich Generation. This is the group of us who have both aging parents and children under the age of 18 at home. I am a member of this not so elite group and have created a special menu for all you who feel caught in the middle.
Grilled Cheese - For those times when we are "grilled" by our children about not answering our phones whenever they call. The assumption is we have no life except to always be available for their needs. This is served with a special side of "I have no life" slaw.
Open Facebook Melt - A specialty sandwich for those who are Facebook friends with both their parents and their children. Special care must always be taken to not post anything the would shock your Mother or embarrass your kids.
The Everything Burger - For those who try to do everything, this burger stretches your limits. It includes being a mom, a daughter, a chef, a maid, a nurse, a taxi driver, and many other hats. This is served with a side of exhaustion fries.
On the Run Sub - This sandwich is for the days when there is no time to eat or sleep or even sit still for a few minutes. It is always served "to go" and is often consumed behind the wheel. Served with a side of road rage and speed traps.
Do you have any special requests? Are you part of the sandwich generation? What kind of sandwich would you create? Please leave your comments and join us at the Sandwich Generation Cafe!
Omigosh, this had me laughing out loud. The grilled cheese one is priceless. :)
ReplyDeleteYou have to laugh or you just might cry. Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing it with your friends.
ReplyDeleteMy sandwich would be the "Nutter Butter." Basic peanut butter slathered between two slices of bread served when you've had no time to go grocery shopping for anything else. Served with a glass of milk to wash it down. Consider yourself lucky if you actually get to eat any of it because your children will want it as soon as they see it.
ReplyDeleteI love the Facebook melt even though my parents are not around to shock any longer, my son's first comment after I joined FB and became his "friend" was "I am kind of weirded out right now...my mom is on Facebook" my mom would have loved Facebook! My perfect sandwich would be gluten free, and served with a glass of pure caffeine that can give you enough energy to make it through an entire day without needing to sleep through lunch-however sleeping through lunch is not all bad-saves calories and may even burn a few....Love your blog Fara!
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