Mommy, I need a snack

Every Sunday as my girls play on the playground after Sunday school, I get a "Mommy, I need a snack". As a Sunday school teacher myself, I am well aware that the children of my church love the donuts available for purchase in the great hall. Many mornings the child who is wearing the cranky pants will state "I had two donuts before class". And, yes, I have read the articles about the studies that state that it is situations, not the sugar that make kids crazy (you know that crazy kids can only get at a birthday party after cupcakes, candy and a bounce house). What I notice more is the sugar crash - the cranky kid who can't listen, who must bug his/her neighbor, who hates the activity, and whines during class about being hungry.

Yeah, not as much fun as it sounds. So, I will fight the Sunday morning donut until I have no fight left in me. Instead, we go for what some of my mommy friends might consider junk food but, give me a break. First, I love carrying around whole grain Goldfish. All kids know them. They are easily accepted as that answer to "do you have any snacks"? Also, honey nut cheerios. Well, the kind from Whole Foods. There is so much honey on the outside, they are sticky. They are yummy, whole grain but, yes a little sugar.

I also love to have dried fruit. Now, I don't eat raisins due to an unfortunate children traumatic event, but, my three year old loves them. I really like freeze dried fruits and veggies. And, dried cranberries and dried blueberries? Are you kidding me, yum. (oh, this was about was snacks I carry for the kids, right, back on track).

I also love the milk now comes in a box and doesn't have to be refrigerated. Helpful for my child that might just be part cow. I also always have water. This is not just for the kids. I always have water with me. I do not use bottles due to the wastefulness and BPA (and expense. I mean I drink like 90 oz of water a day. That would be really expensive and that money should be going to mommy's wine bill). Instead, everyone in my family has their own Kleen Kanteen. I like these water bottles for more than just the fact that the company is located in Chico, CA. They are made from food grade stainless steel. Not only do I not have to worry about anything leaching into my water but, my water never tastes funny. We have sport tops, regular tops (I do not like sport tops), and even sippy cup tops. Most of our Kleen Kanteen's are the old ones (not insulated) and I do have the cover for then. I like the strap and find it makes the bottle more convenient for me.

Now not everyone needs to be drinking as much water as I do everyday. But, getting properly hydrated will allow you to see what is your right amount? 64 oz? 75? 90? I can tell I am off from getting enough water from how my skin feels. Also, when I don't drink enough water through out the day, I seem to want to snack more and am tired.

I am lucky. Both my girls love water. Yes, it helps that their bottles are pink. We also have some BPA-free princess bottles that apparently change any water to magic princess water. Oh, and the Cars one makes you run faster than Lightening McQueen.

Hope your weekend was a good one. I am going to grab some almonds and get ready for the week.