My Ma is the same sorta way.
I say let me take you to lunch, she says “oh I’ll just have a Tomato Sangwich”
LOL
You and I on the other hand....we want some good Mexican food!
Soooooon, MY! I’m getting excited! :)
ME: Pa, what do you want for supper tonight? Should I fry up some pork chops or do you want a pot roast, or what do you have in mind?.
PA: Ach, I dun no, don't bother. I'll jus haf some tingquiggenzimple. ("something quick and simple")