Day one down

Our bus arrived on time this morning. Unfortunately, because of a major early morning accident, some buses were delayed over half an hour. I assume my daughter arrived a little late for school because the accident happened in between our house and her school. We didn't know which side of the road to stand on to wait for the bus because we didn't know where it was coming from. Another family was also waiting at our corner for a different bus. They waited on the opposite side of the road. Turns out we were both wrong. Now we know for tomorrow.

I felt bad for my tiny daughter because I sent her off with her backpack overloaded with supplies, plus an extra bag for her change of clothes, paint smock, and whatever didn't fit in her backpack. She was tipping over when she had it on. Poor wee thing. Also, we are dealing with those warm late summer days that start off cool. We had to go back to the house for a jacket I knew she would not wear the rest of the day. Thank goodness for observant seatmates realizing she left it behind.

My daughter is still of the age when I send her to school with a task, I never know if it will be accomplished. We managed to get most of our thank you notes for her birthday party delivered. At least, I assume they were delivered since they did not come home with her. Now that she has her agenda, communication between the school/teacher and ourselves should be fairly easy. We also have to get used to a new teacher. It is not just my daughter who has an adjustment period to deal with.

Ah, the lunch. I sent her to school with cheese curds, breads sticks, and raspberries for the first nutrition break. She had a wrap with hummus, and shredded cheese, plus pineapple chunks and red peppers for the second break. Today she was lucky, and got a juice box. Normally, she has a thermos of water to drink. It appears all she ate at school was the wrap, and the cheese curds. Sometimes, the school provides additional food for the kids, but I never know when, or what. Often, I am left thinking she has barely eaten all day. Fortunately, she'll usually finish off her food when she gets home, or for supper (which is what happened today).

I made yellow zucchini loaves today. We shall see if she like them. My homemade muffins, and pretzels usually go over well, but this requires baking up a batch once a week or so. Sometimes I make enough to freeze, and they will last a couple of weeks. I am not overly confident about the loaves, but if they are buttered...everything is better with butter :).

 

Any inspiring ideas for school lunches?

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