There is something that I have been trying to wrap my head around all day. So lets start from the beginning. My mom made wonderful banana and chocolate chips (or so I thought) muffins, for my sister's class. I ate a few and they were really good. I asked my mom about the chocolate chips and she said that they aren't but a healthy alternative.
Okay, well I am a lot like my dad and the minute we hear the word healthy we both think gross! Yes I admit there are some things that are healthy and are still good but to me things like muffins are not supposed to be healthy just like fruit isn't supposed to go on pizza. (Yes, I don't like Hawaiian pizza!)
My mom explained that all treats brought to my sister's class needed to be healthy. This really irritated me. Yes, I understand that we have an obesity issue in the United States but if you can really tie that to kids getting candy a few times a year at school then you have some magic powers that we should know about.
I just don't see the point to have kids not receive candy at school when I bet they are going to go home and their mom or dad is going to give them candy! Kids DO NOT get over weight because they ate candy at a Valentines Day party in 3rd grade! Kids became over weight because of how they eat at home. So why not let kids live a little.
I remember in elementary school Valentines Day was almost as good as halloween! All your classmates give you little Valentines Cards with a piece of candy, what little kid wouldn't love that? Well I guess this is just one more thing that my kids are going to miss out on because our society is changing. Is it good or bad I guess I we will have to wait and see!
Happy Valentines Day Everyone!
XOXO
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