10 Thoughts That Cross My Mind While Preparing My Kids’ Lunch

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Packing lunches ranks right up there with bedtime as one of the least enjoyable tasks of parenting. I can’t be the only one feeling this way. As I contemplate the countless lunches I’ll be preparing over my kids’ upbringing, I often wonder what I was thinking when I decided to have three children—especially since I need to whip up these meals before I’ve had a chance to sip my life-giving coffee. When my mind isn’t clouded, a voice echoes in my head with thoughts about the lunch I’m about to assemble. Here’s what that voice has to say:

1. I really should have tackled this last night. Why didn’t I just get it done then?
2. How long has that bag of crackers been lurking in there? sniff test Seems fine to me.
3. Is that goo on the turkey slice “going bad” slime or just normal turkey slime?
4. Does mustard count as a vegetable? Anything naturally yellow must surely count for at least half a veggie.
5. They won’t touch the lettuce on their sandwich. You know they’ll just discard it. But hey, let’s add it anyway—for the sake of veggies!
6. Reminder: Never let mac and cheese sit in the Thermos overnight. Yikes.
7. Protein? Check. Carbs? Check. Veggies? Check. Prepackaged cookies that will probably overshadow all the healthy stuff? Check.
8. Use-by date, sell-by date, best-by date—those are just friendly suggestions, right?
9. That dad who creates bento box lunches that resemble elaborate movie scenes? Yeah, that’s definitely not me.
10. I ought to be that parent who leaves heartwarming, handwritten notes in their kids’ lunches. Mine would probably read: “Dear child—I love you more than you can imagine. Now eat your darn lettuce. Love, Mom.”

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In summary, preparing your kids’ lunches can be a whirlwind of thoughts and decisions, but it’s all a part of the chaotic yet rewarding journey of parenting. Embrace the messiness and remember, you’re not alone in this!