Okay, today was the first day of school, so not only is my son meeting all of his new friends, but I get to meet all of their mothers. I was kindly explaining the snack sign-up procedures to the new moms who were a bit intimidated about coming up with snacks that begin with the letter of the week-like U-that is a tricky one. I was giving examples like bananas or bagels for B, ice cream for I, etc. One of the moms turned to me and said, “You’re a healthy mom, aren’t you?” Yes, I guess I am…I try to be-don’t you? Isn’t that my job as a mom? Now, I will also say that I DID mention ice cream for I. That is not a health food and never once did I suggest that anyone bring tofu AND it does specifically say in the school handbook that snacks should be healthy. I will also say that my kids definitely know what a piece of cake looks like and they can sniff out a cookie from a mile away. I guess I just don’t want Liam to get loaded up on sugar while he is at school. I am sending Liam to school to learn and have fun, not to develop a sweet tooth bigger than the one he already has. I am sure all of the moms are lovely ladies, however, and I am looking forward to getting to know them and their children throughout the schoolyear, I just get a little hungup on the food issue.
Other Mothers
Tuesday, September 5, 2006
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