Back-to-School Memories: Lemon Creme Pie

My mom always put a lot of thought into our back-to-school lunches, often tucking into the bag a nice little note about how much she loved me and a fun dessert. One day, on the first day of school, she packed me a little lemon creme pie. I was so excited. I took a big bite of it at the lunch table and a glob of lemon filling dropped to the table. The meanest kid in the class – Adam T, I’ll never forget him – came up behind me and announced to everyone that there was snot all over my lunch. I was so mortified. Kids can be so cruel! --Paula