Peeps

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What else is there to do on a Sunday morning for two growing and curious boys besides watching cartoons and playing Ninento DS? Why microwaving Peeps of course. There was much excitement in our house this morning as the anticipated day had arrived. My Mom had purchased some pre-Easter (Valentine's Day) Peeps and had advised the generic kids (who are 111 and 5 respectively) that something happens to Peeps when you put them in the microwave for 30 seconds. They, of course, couldn't fathom anything more exciting than a new DS game, but were curious nonetheless. So the rule today was that breakfast had to be finished first and then we would start our experiments. After seeing the Spiderwick Chronicles last night, they were primed for some good experiments (there is even a book on this), so my Mom took out a plate and we (she) put one Peep on it. It was then placed in the microwave for 30 seconds and WALLA! The Peep grew, and grew larger still and then popped. Everyone seemed to enjoy eating the Peeps and so I decided that I wanted one too. They look sort of like eggs. Normally, I really *do* like marshmallows, but these were deceptive. I thought that they would taste like an egg, but they didn't so I think I'll skip the Peeps next year at this time. Here is a YouTube video of what they did (made by someone else). I ate my breakfast though ... almost all of it. I almost felt like a real boy today too ...with my very own Peep and everything. I pushed it around on the floor some, but then Mom had to throw it out. Have a delicious and fun day...

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