Dancing Queen

Stella dances. So does Breanna and myself, but Stella dances alot. She dances four days a week and also does competitions. Because we are at dancing so much I need to pack a snack/lunch bag for Stella (big enery requirements), myself and a toddler.

This food packing is especially necessary at dance competitions. You would think that having a pile of kids who dance the canteens would provide some healthy options for food. NO!! if you are lucky you can select an apple or orange. Other than that there is always water. That's it. There are chips, chocolates, cakes. lollies, noodles, hot dogs, toasted sandwiches on white bread and soft drink. Great food for children who are competing. Great food for children in general. Let's give them the worst possible foods and expect them to dance. Let's give them the worst possible foods every chance we get.

I am so over it. You go to any sporting event involving children and that's your options - junk, junk and water. Today I'm packing sourdough sandwiches, yoghurt, strawberries, kiwi fruit, soaked pumpkin pancakes, cheese, hard boiled eggs and dried fruit. Stella loves toasted sanwiches so I am going to ask the canteen to toast ours.

I will also be getting pro-active (not the face creams!) and asking if they can start providing some other options. It's no good ranting about it if I'm not willing to make some changes.

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