Classic Request

Molly has loved the two days of different types of pizza. What kid wouldn't?  But, she has requested the classic standby lunch...peanut butter and jelly.  I think that she, like most kids, is a creature of habit and finds comfort in the classics.  Plus, I think that Molly really enjoys it when she has a say in what is packed in her lunch.  I kind of like it too because then I don't have to think of something to make. ☺

Our main entrée is a classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich on whole wheat.  We've used our classic heart cookie cutter and micro heart cookie cutter to share some love with our girl.

Our veggie side is a frozen mixed vegetable blend.  We microwaved these, let them cool and put them in one of the little pink containers.

Our fruit side is canned tropical fruit salad.  It's very juicy and sweet.  Plus, it's loaded with Vitamin C, which we all can use this time of year.

Finally, we are repeating dessert with the Aldi Pfeffernusse Cookies.  Molly absolutely loved these cookies to the point that she requested that I buy several more bags the next time I got to the store.

Cold Pizza

We had a great night at our house tonight.  We decided to order a pizza and some wings for a special mid-week surprise, since we usually reserve these treats for the weekend.  My Dad came for dinner while my Mom is at my brother's house awaiting the arrival of his daughter or son on Friday.  (Which we are Super excited about!)  We sat down, served our pizza and plugged in Toy Story 3.  About 20 minutes into it, Andy (the toys' owner) opens up a big black garbage bag to throw away some old toys.  At this, Molly's younger sister flips out and starts screaming and crying.  "I don't wanna throw away my toys...ever!  Mama, turn this movie off PLEASE!"  So, we ended up watching A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving instead.  It ended up being a fun night after all.  And we have leftovers for lunch!

Our main entrée is left over pepperoni pizza from Sir Pizza.  This pizza doesn't have the best sauce or the best crust but the pepperoni is incredible, plus "there is just something about the combined mediocrity that makes it spectacular."  So says Molly's Dad.  And it's even better cold!

Our veggie side is a baby spinach salad.  We've put some Trader Joe's Balsamic Vinaigrette in a small container so that Molly can add as much or as little as she would like.  

Our fruit side is a Honey Crisp apple cut into slices.  The crunch on these apples is incredible and the sweetness is awesome.

Our dessert is Pfeffernusse Cookies from Aldi.  These are a traditional German gingerbread cookie with a hard icing on top.  Very light and sweet and the perfect end to a great lunch.