Backup Plan

Last weekend, our furnace went out. I realize for some of you in the south that wouldn't be a big deal. But in Michigan in October, when the temps are dipping down in the 30's at night, we had one chilly night. Fortunately the next morning we found a man that quickly repaired our problem and we were warm and toasty again.

That night, however, I had a bad dream that I think was partly inspired by our little furnace outage. In the dream, we had lost our power and were forced to go to a shelter. (We have family and friends all over the place so that would never happen!!) I don't remember much about the dream until I walked in and saw Tyler surronded by children eating giant peanut butter cookies. Thankfully he was not but it still scared me enough that I woke up.

As I lay in bed, I wondered what Tyler would in fact eat if we lost our power. He could survive for a day or so without much protein, I suppose, but I think at some point his body would need it. In the past when I was unable to cook meat, peanut butter was a great substitute.

Canned meat like tuna would be a great option but he doesn't like it. Of course, if he was very hungry, I suppose that he would eat it.

There are so many things that cross your mind as a parent of a peant alleric child. While this issue might be a remote one (or is it?), there are so many things to consider...and avoid.

I would love to hear suggestions from others about emergency foods you have on hand for your peanut allergic child in the case of power loss.