10.14.2010

{Lunch Box Notes}

So how are your daily lunch box notes going?
staring to dwindle a bit?
running low on material?
can only say
"Thinking of you and have a great day"
so many times?
Believe me, I feel your pain.
Having to come up with something cute, clever and uplifting
so early in the morning isn't always easy.

 I got this idea from seeing all the
"Tag Your're It"
question games floating around in blog land.
Lately I have been asking them a question.
Something simple to ponder.
I usually put my answer on the back.
 When they get home we share our answers during snack time.
They have really enjoyed it so far.


{my answer BTW is bluish grey and new PB bedding...}

Two days ago I did a little test.
Aubrey was up early and I was running a bit behind
so I skipped my note for the day
I wondered if they would care
even really notice

The first thing they each said after school was
"Mom...you forgot my note!"
I guess they really do care!

Got any inspiring ideas to share?
Enjoy the day,
Cindy


13 comments:

  1. Love your question idea! Fun!
    I usually only do about one note a week. Sometimes instead of a note, I will put a card in the lunchbox. Recently I put a note in his jean pocket...he seemed excited to tell me when he found it at school.

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  2. very cute idea. my boys aren't old enough for notes, but knowing me they won't be an everyday thing.

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  3. Oh, Cindy. . .I hate making lunches. . .I don't know why, but it is just one of the mom chores that I pass off to the kids as soon as I can. Annika is in 2nd grade and she said the other day "why do I always have to make my own lunch?" Maybe I could still add the note though? Great idea about the questions!

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  4. Yes, mine have started to dwindle and I am skipping it most days in the rush. My kids save each one in a zipper in their lunch box and I found a stack in my daughter's drawer from a few years ago...so sweet. You are inspiring me to start it back up and I love the question idea...your note is such a great idea! Thanks for keeping me going!

    p.s. Glad I gave you a laugh this morning, but WHY are you up at 5 am girl??!!

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  5. SOOOOOO cute!!! LOVE this idea. You are a wonderful, fantastic, awesome mom!!! :o)

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  6. What a wonderful and FUN idea, Cindy, I love it!! Not sure I could really come up with 5 creative questions each week though ... but I'm going to at least give it a try!! Thanks ;-)

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  7. Such a cute idea! I do the lunch boxes notes to my husband every once in a while and will definitely do it when Avery is off at school. It's such a sweet thing and I love the question idea! So cute that they noticed and were disappointed. They must really look forward to the notes!

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  8. How cute that they said you forgot our note! Of course they care. :)
    My Mom used to write notes and draw pictures on my napkins and I just loved it.

    I love your Q's for them to think about too. Great idea and thanks for sharing.

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  9. Great idea Cindy! I'm going to try this. Maybe it will get them to eat more of that sandwich too!!

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  10. This is great, I write notes every day to Hayley also but I do tend to feel like I'm running out of things for every day! Asking questions is a great idea! Thanks so much!
    Have a great day!
    Blessings,
    Jill

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  11. You are such a good mom Cindy. Thank you for inspiring me. I pack lunches every day and usually put a note with just a heart on it...love this!

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  12. Your notes are very sweet and I love that you asked them questions. I have only sent Boyd with one note so far, and it was really to his teachers. I can't wait until he is older and I can send them for him to read. Although, will it embarrass him since he is a boy?! :)

    You are such a sweet, caring mom. The world needs more moms like you, for sure!

    have a good night.

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  13. 4:20 am ??!! No I do not think you are crazy, I am in awe! I too get up in time to enjoy a quiet house and a cup of coffee before everyone gets up. What time do you go to bed?

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