We just got home from the launch of the public library’s summer reading program. On the upside, both girls are signed up for the program and I even signed up for the adult program. FUN!
On the downside, most of the prizes are food based and I’ll have to come up with something to substitute with for my kids. Will it make them upset? I thought so, but then I was pleasantly surprised today at the event.
As we walked up to the event, they had a jumpy slide, blue cotton candy, popcorn, McDonald’s orange drink and McDonald’s Hamburgers.
Julianne and Johanna announced right away that they didn’t want cotton candy or popcorn. Then came the burgers. Burgers used to be a treat about once a month, but they haven’t had one in at least 6 months. They looked with big eyes, but didn’t ask.
I walked over got one and gave them each a piece. Julianne ate hers, but informed me she didn’t like it. She ate it because she felt bad throwing it away. Johanna took one bite and gave it back to me. I took one bite. ICK!!!!
Our taste buds in our family have finally evolved that most of the bad stuff is not a treat anymore! This is definitely a mission accomplished. I will no longer fear substituting my children’s food in public…they now prefer the good stuff!!!!
P.S. What do I keep in the car on the go to assure we don’t have to go through the drive thru? Raw food bars, Cinch Snack Bars, Fruit, Water, and a jar filled with nuts/cereals that I refill often for fun snacking!
We’ll learn about how our trash is making a garbage circle in the Ocean and we’ll reinforce why we choose 
