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    By Amanda Smyth 20 Comments

    boring school lunches and other boo boos

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    I volunteer in the Big Sister's class room on Wednesday afternoons.  This week, while supervising rectangles, the Big Sister's teacher asked me not to lean over - I was exposing a little too much boosie for the classroom.

    It was said kindly, but I was embarrassed and was feeling very self conscious on the drive home.  It hadn't been my intention to give a bunch of five-year-olds an eye-full.

    When we got home that afternoon, the Big Sister drew this picture. It didn't help the situation any.

    What's this, Mum?
    What's this, Mum?

    My local newspaper was kind enough to run an article about me and Flossie, my digital magazine for iPad, this week.  You can read the full article here.  The author, Anne Snell, was very kind.  I do feel I need to clear up one thing though - if you're after exciting lunchbox choices, you're in the wrong place.  There are people who are passionate about making rice pandas with nori eyes and carefully packing bento-style lunches for their kids.  I am not one them.  My kids eat boring school lunches.  Today, I even granted the Big Sister's request for processed meat, ugh!

    the big sister's lunchbox
    This is today's boring school lunch

    I was relieved when the Big Sister declared her picture was a fairy and not Mummy helping with maths.

    If you're reading this Mrs S, you'll be glad to hear I've invested in a turtleneck for next week.

    boring lunches or bento?

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    1. Gluten Free Hart says

      February 28, 2014 at 2:53 pm

      Naww I really felt for you reading the boosie faux pas - but laughed very loudly at the little piccy your daughter drew. Fantastic. Don't be so hard on yourself - no-one is infallible.
      (PS) That lunchbox totally rocked by the way. How hard is it these days to keep up? Sheesh! Allergies, nut free.. It's a tricky business. Go the cheese sanga!! Gluten Free of course 😉 Tara x

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      • Amanda, Cooker and a Looker says

        March 01, 2014 at 10:54 am

        Agreed Tara - last year was egg-free as well as nut free - I was struggling to be creative! Hooray for cheese sangas!

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    2. moodiefoodiejay says

      February 28, 2014 at 3:00 pm

      Still giggling over that picture! Thank you for making my day:) Oh and by the way, I'm ashamed to admit it but I still love a devon and tomato sauce sandwich the day after the night before...... Have a good one xox

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      • Amanda, Cooker and a Looker says

        March 01, 2014 at 10:53 am

        I'd have never picked you as a devon sarnie bird Jay! Will I catch you at Problogger this year?

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    3. Robyn says

      February 28, 2014 at 4:08 pm

      Oh you poor thing!! However at least you are lucky enough to be gifted in that department! A am not!! I am so glad to see that you make boring lunch boxes too! I haven't got nearly enough patience (or skill) to make those beau fully presented bento boxes!!

      I'm sure Mrs S will be very happy to have you back in the class next week xx

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      • Amanda, Cooker and a Looker says

        March 01, 2014 at 10:53 am

        There's only me and one other Mum, Robyn. I suspect she'll be happy as long as I keep turning up (and wearing a turtle neck!)

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    4. Emily @ Have A Laugh On Me says

      February 28, 2014 at 4:56 pm

      Oh that is quite funny but I feel for you, there's been times when I've been saying goodnight to Hunter and he's been transfixed by my bazookas! And I'm actually VERY VERY happy to have a fellow boring lunch maker, ours are the same boring sandwich and stuff. No time for dressing up food, I can barely dress myself nicely! xxx

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      • Amanda, Cooker and a Looker says

        March 01, 2014 at 10:52 am

        Hooray for sandwiches! We're always struggling to get out the door in the morning. My wardrobe is struggling under the pressure of daily school drop-offs!

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    5. Lisa@RandomActsOfZen says

      March 01, 2014 at 6:39 am

      Love it Amanda! But, I did think that was your daughter's drawing of a very impressive boob job.
      And I'd hardly call that lunchbox boring, I would be quite proud if I'd sent that one to school. x

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      • Amanda, Cooker and a Looker says

        March 01, 2014 at 10:51 am

        Mine don't point that way normally Lisa, but I was thinking from the angle of a five year old, they might! 🙂

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    6. SIL says

      March 01, 2014 at 8:12 am

      Oh hubby and I are still wiping the tears from our eyes from laughing so much -the anecdote and matching drawing are priceless!! Mr P is still asking why would you write "I love sheep" on a banana? After seeing how kids treat their school bags I'm pretty sure those bento-style lunches never get unveiled at morning tea in the same condition!! Thanks for a very humorous start to our morning 🙂

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      • Amanda, Cooker and a Looker says

        March 01, 2014 at 10:50 am

        I'd never thought about the treatment lunches receive after they leave the kitchen SIL. I bet you're right! The anecdote is nothing without the picture right? She was killing me!

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    7. Stephanie says

      March 01, 2014 at 9:37 am

      That picture is hilarious! Kids just say it as it is!

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      • Amanda, Cooker and a Looker says

        March 01, 2014 at 10:49 am

        There's no pretence with kids is there Steph?

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        • Stephanie says

          March 05, 2014 at 9:18 pm

          Certainly not. Just yesterday, my 3 year old said I had stinky breath!

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    8. kirsten and co. says

      March 01, 2014 at 11:02 pm

      Your daughter's picture is GOLD! Cracked me right up. And that lunch is far from boring. In fact your clever use of a cookie cutter to disguise devon as a gingerbread man is genus!

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      • kirsten and co. says

        March 01, 2014 at 11:04 pm

        Um, that should say 'genius' Ironic that auto correct decided to muck around with that one 😉

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    9. Sonia Life Love Hiccups says

      March 03, 2014 at 9:25 pm

      LMAO I think that picture is the BEST! You have to frame it boosie lady. bahahaha 😉 xx

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      • Amanda, Cooker and a Looker says

        March 06, 2014 at 6:28 pm

        Preserved for eternity on the internet Sonia! 🙂

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