I Heart...Not So Much
Never been a big fan of the Valentine's Day. Probably something to do with years of watching friends get every heart-shaped card and candy known to man while me... I got a rock.
This is the first year I've had to deal with VD as a parent. Loving public school! So we purchased "boy" (Batman) valentines with temporary tattoos as an added bonus. Who knew ink was all the rage with the under-eight crowd?
My children painstakingly filled out each one for every student in both classes. Good times. Especially fun? Offspring trying to convince me that those who eat mucus and call names don't deserve a valentine. I NEVER thought I'd say this, but I'm all argued out. Eventually, though, I won and we included everyone. Even the bullies.
On Tuesday, the boys came home with their valentine boxes ready to overflow. I felt relieved going through heartfelt "Love always, Ashley" and "Your bestest frend (sic) forever, Justin" without a single "My mom made me write this - you've got big hair, Kevin".
Then I noticed the crap that came along with these lovely letters and good wishes.
To all the parents out there who believe my active six year-old boys need the aid of sugar to stay up late, talk nonstop and drive me to drink - thank you for helping this holiday continue its longstanding tradition.
posted by kate @ 9:00 AM
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5 Comments:
How do you prevent them from eating candy and other junk when they are in school, or do they not eat it on their own. A friend of mine has the same problem. They only eat all natural foods and their son came home and said he had pizza and cupcakes for lunch because it was somebody's birthday and his mom hit the roof.
You don't prevent them - it's as simple as that. Teachers continue to give out sweets as a reward for giving correct answers, following rules, etc. Our teachers don't do it as much, but it still goes on.
I try not to freak out because, as with everything, it matters most what we do in the home. I was simply surprised that so many parents included so much junk.
Next year, I'll be better mentally prepared. ;-)
Here is a tip I've recently heard: Letting them eat the candy on one day only rather than a little each day is easier on their teeth...?
If only we could have looked into a crystal ball and seen this coming. Back in the day, I remember walking to Cumberland Farms with Cathy and eating candy till sundown.
Shay was invited to a Valentine's Party which had a PINATA. What the f*ck??
A cupcake pinata at that. I coached her to grab for the mini puzzles and ladybug notepads. But alas, we came home with eleven hundred Swedish fish and Nerds. And jawbreakers for kids? That's the devil's candy.
All this, in addition to the mini cupcakes and sugary heart shaped jello cubes that were served up. Sugar which wasn't swallowed was absorbed through the skin of their tiny fingers. Shayna went to bed at 1am.
Tell me again why children need to observe this day?
Okay, I can't help but say this: Shayna is a great name. So cute!! :-)
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