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Friday, June 20, 2008
Summer makes me long for a lunchbox
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
With my kids out of school, I’ve gotten a reprieve from the daily grind of packing a lunchbox, with the exception of a few day camps for my younger son, Jack.
I equate making school lunch with wearing a school uniform. It’s easier to be on automatic pilot, with the same thing day after day. A sandwich, fruit, cut-up veggies, a cookie and drink. No questions asked.
When school’s not in session, everyone’s equilibrium gets slightly off. My kids suddenly demand something more exciting than a lunchbox style meal. Suddenly I’m hearing, “A sandwich again?” They expect Buffalo wings, burritos and pizza instead of the same-old, same-old boring thing. Guess who that makes more work for…
What about your family? Is it a relief not to have to pack a lunch? Does it take more effort to come up with something new and exciting or do you just go with the flow?
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