It’s spring break!! Today was just about as crazy as you can get for elementary school. Indoor recess + the day before spring break + an assembly + 2 birthday parties + being 8 years old = so much noise and chaos. I’m so dang happy that we made it to the end of this week.
Here’s how I fueled for the day:
Green love. Whirled into yumminess with my new favorite kitchen gadget.
- ½ banana
- 1 cup frozen spinach
- 1 cup almond milk
- ¼ cup applesauce
Lunch was leftovers, per usual.
Plus a handful of colorful friends…
And now I’m just counting down the minutes (38 to be exact) until I can blow this pop stand and head on home for a weak of rest and relaxation. (I’m at my second job of answering phones in the office after school…obviously being very productive)
However, one little thing has put a damper on my excitement…
This is why I hate springtime – at least in Colorado. It’s our snowiest season. It started this morning around 6am, and hasn’t stopped. This picture was taken out of my classroom window around noon, so I’m sure there is even MORE white stuff out there now.
In the 3rd grade world…
There were two birthday celebrations today – and these treats were dumped on my desk.
I TRY not to be too judgmental and “healthier than thou” when it comes to birthday treats because (1) I obviously love cake and (2) It’s a BIRTHDAY – but really…what could possibly have inspired parents to buy that neon pink cupcake (that stained everyone’s mouth, hands, and desks)?? That cupcake is ridiculous – the frosting was so rubbery and gross. I didn’t taste it, and when the kids asked me why I threw it in the trashcan without my typical one bite, I responded “there is no way that was real food…”
I see you have your cupcake snoot suit on today.
I feel like with my all-natural eating I’d never get a bite from a 3rd grade class.
I loled at the though of M&M’s getting you through the day. I think the same works for me and my milk chocolate peanuts
We don’t get to have birthday parties at our school… so sad. They get a free birthday ice cream from the cafeteria, but it’s a pathetic little cup of plain ice cream.
WOOHOO for you being on Spring Break!! Very jealous!!
I totally agree….anything that color is not natural! haha!
love meeker’s comment. haha i laughed. enjoy your break! you deserve it!
1. Your Green Monster is such a beautiful color!
2. I had a cookie sandwich from Babycakes (vegan bakery in NYC) with frosting that color once and it is on my top ten list of favorite things I’ve ever eaten! But I ate a bag of microwave popcorn for breakfast this morning so clearly my definition of real food is a little looser than yours
that cupcake may look fake as heck, but that donut sure is calling my name.
And I really love that you put applesauce in the green monster–I bet that would be delicious.
I want Spring Break.
i had no idea that spring was the snowiest season! CRAZY! gota have those m & m’s for an extra boost sometimes!
Haha, i love the first comment from your husband! But i am totally with you, nothing hot pink will be making it into my stomach anytime soon. That color is meant for… (thinks for 3 minutes) well, that color isn’t really meant for anything.
And knowing Colorado it will be running weather tomorrow right?
OMG:what could possibly have inspired parents to buy that neon pink cupcake (that stained everyone’s mouth, hands, and desks)??
AMEN yes!!!!!!!!
Skylar doesnt even get to go to parties b/c we dont know any kids around here yet but honestly i see women in the park having parties and serving food like that an i cringe at a. their laundry duty and b.what their child’s gut and insides look like.
Dear lord dont get me started!
xoxo
Yay for spring break! Ours starts next week and we get TWO whole weeks off! Enjoy your free time
Ah! I am so jealous! My Spring Break is still two weeks away!
Thanks for the shout out! I mean, total agreement about that cupcake. Not only is it artificial but…ew. Messy.
Good call on the cupcake, but the donut may have just tempted me enough to eat it! Your scaring me with the pictures of snow! It was unseasonably warm here today and everyone is wearing shorts and tank tops! I hope it all melts soon! Happy Spring Break!
Sometimes it’s hard not to be a little judge-y when things are so obviously fake and gross. I try not to pass judgment though cos there are plenty of less-than-healthy things that I wrap my gob around from time to time! haha.
Your leftovers look totally delish by the way.
That cupcake is intense… what grocery store would even sell that?!
Enjoy your break!
I do not blame you one bit for tossing that cupcake! I know that grocery stores aren’t all known for their top shelf ingredients or anything, but honestly.
Happy Spring break (finally)!
That cupcake looks like it belongs on CakeWrecks! I’ll admit I do love pink frosting, but not THAT pink haha!
Just lurking around and stumbled upon your blog…I taught 3rd grade for 10 years and this is my first year as a librarian. My “trick” for those tasty treats left on my desk during school parties or birthday parties was to say, “I’m saving it for after school
)” and then threw it away after all witnesses had left the building.
Have thoroughly enjoyed Spring Break! But have not been successful in avoiding the binge eating vacation days…back on track today and feeling much better :~)
Good luck on the remainder of your year…it’s down to weeks!
Liz
Looking through the bright side… You´ll have free time!
I wish I had springbreak, too. Haha
Amazing pics, as usual!
Have a great Sunday, girl!
Oh how I miss spring break!!
At least the hot pink color made the cupcake festive!
I cannot believe your still getting snow
I’m sorry, the weather went from 72 to 60 today, so I’m bummed out, I just want it to be spring already.
And I’m sorry about the horrific cupcake, I know that kind, when I used to work at a preschool doing birthday parties and those kind of cupcakes and cakes came in I wouldn’t even steal a bite. ( even the cake part is awful)
I don’t get who would actually like the texture or non taste of them… but I guess you don’t know what your missing until you make a good home-made cake, and indulge.
Have a great spring break! That shade of pink frosting kind of frightens me.
Ok I’m in total agreement on the day glo cupcake, however, I’m thinking of the poor kid who got that brought in to school for his/her birthday by well meaning parents. I mean it must have made him/her feel bad when the teacher turned her nose up at it in front of all the other kids. Not that kids fault that her ‘rents are less than enlightened. On the other hand maybe they are and this was a concession to an 8 yr old that really really wanted the awesome (to them) pink cupcake. So remember what an impact that you make on these lives everyday. You should get paid so much more to do this job as should all teachers. Love the site and recipes.
I completely agree with this. I absolutely see her point, and agree that the cupcake looks heinous, but I feel that a little kid’s feelings were definitely hurt from a response like that. In FRONT of his/her peers, which can be devastating for a kid. Heck, anyone!
I bet those kids LOVED the color! I know it is B R I G H T, especially against the snow, but that kid was quite popular, I’m sure. I would have had to have pink teeth, too! hehe. Maybe a lick?
You have us curious about your Monsters… show me a pink monster. I think frozen spinach is the key! Love ya!
pink is my fave color, but that looks insanely disgusting. your comment is dead on, and i hope the kids internalized what you meant by it too – such a great role model!!!
“healthier than thou”… I LOVE that. I think I’ve finally come to a point where I don’t have tomake a big deal about whether I’m either going to forgo a certain food, or take part in it. But I would have to agree.. those store bought good are simply, not worth it!
Ugh, snow. I feel for ya. Hope you had a great spring break!