How do you show love to your kids when you're not around? Like, at lunch-time at school? Here are some practical ways I've found:
Of course, these ways can be shown AT HOME, too! There's nothing like spicing up a long homeschool day with a fun lunch. (Can I get an amen, homeschool moms??)
1. Show love in a sandwich...
... by using a cookie cutter--either to cut out shapes, or to press a shape into the middle of a sandwich (both sides, of course!)
I really struggle getting our youngest to eat sandwich meat. By cutting cute little shapes (without crusts), she is more likely to eat the little turkey sandwiches. Score one for Mom! My oldest loves a turkey sandwich, but I like knowing she is reminded of my love for her...even on her sandwich!
2. Show love in a water bottle...
...with a few drops of Mio water enhancer into their water bottle
Remember when I told you about sending water bottles for my daughters' lunches? Well, sometimes, it's fun to surprise them--with a little flavor in their water! They'll be reminded Mom is always looking for fun ways to show my love to them--even in their water. Oh, and I don't do it every day, either. Because then they'd expect it. I like to have little surprises pop up now-and-then!
3. Show love in a note...
...buy heart-shaped (or other fun shapes) Post-it Notes
(I bought mine in the pens and office supply section at Walmart.)
Once again, this is the fun idea of my big sister. She likes to surprise her sons with encouraging notes and positive character qualities she spots in them--with these fun shaped Post-it Notes on their mirrors, doors, etc. I think it would also be fun to put these in a lunchbox. But, the most powerful part of these adorable Post-its will be the message you write on them. I LOVE the idea of saying, "I really appreciate the (insert positive character quality here) you have been showing around our family recently!"
But, enough about me...
How do YOU show love at lunch? (Or around the house...)
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