Yesterday, while I was in the kitchen preparing sandwiches for lunch, my partner, Mark, strolled up behind me. “You don’t seem to be putting much heart into that,” he commented, as I spread jelly in a rather efficient, assembly line fashion across three pieces of bread.
“Heart?” I scoffed. “Not really.”
Maybe it’s because the kids have been munching on the same meal day in and day out for years. Maybe it’s because the moment I try to switch things up, I get back a pile of untouched food and a chorus of hungry complaints. Maybe it’s that I’m still groggy during those hectic mornings. Perhaps I’d rather be savoring their PB&J instead of my own bland Greek yogurt. Or maybe it’s the six loads of laundry waiting for my attention, alongside a mountain of dirty dishes. I show my love in a myriad of ways, and it could be any combination of these factors.
But let’s be honest: love is not the secret ingredient in their lunch boxes.
These are the lunches prepared with love. A lot of love. A whole lot of love. And maybe a sprinkle of craziness. Mine, however, are crafted out of necessity. I bet they taste just as delicious.
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In summary, while love may not be the primary ingredient in my children’s lunches, the effort and care put into them are undeniable. Life as a parent is filled with challenges, but that doesn’t mean we can’t find ways to make it work, even if it’s just through a simple sandwich.
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