Food vs. Fireworks

Payday is approaching and we're really scraping the bottom of the barrell for decent meals here.  The kids were complaining a bit and I asked them, "Would you rather buy food or fireworks?"

It was unanimous.  They would rather starve than not buy fireworks for the 4th of July.  I have a coupon for $10 off when you buy $50 worth.  #3 said, "Maybe we can fast two meals a day so we can afford fireworks?"

Yeah, this will be interesting.  We do have food.  It just happens to be stuff no one really likes.  I might actually eat some canned vegetables.  Oh, who am I kidding?