Last year, I did something a little naughty when it comes to parenting…but my kids LOVED it! I served CANDY for breakfast (along with a couple of healthy things)! I thought it would be fun to surprise my kids with a special Valentine’s Day breakfast. I woke up early and made waffles for breakfast and decorated the table in pink and red. When everything was ready, we called the kids up for breakfast and boy, were they excited! It was like Christmas morning. The first thing they noticed, of course, was the candy centerpiece. They blurted out comments like “CANDY!!!” and “Bubs, we get hot cocoa!” and “Look! A sucker!” We enjoyed a sugar-overload of waffles with strawberries and whipped cream, hot cocoa with whipped cream, and orange juice, and, of course, CANDY. After breakfast my son asked me if we could keep it decorated like that forever. That made it all worth it.
Just wanted to share this idea in case you too want to get a little crazy and serve candy for breakfast also. I’m sure your children’s teachers will love you for it (mwa-ha-ha)!
P.S. I am looking forward to doing another Valentine’s Day breakfast this year. If you’d like to see how this year’s Valentine’s Day breakfast turns out, visit my blog the day after Valentine’s Day.
Kelli France
Kelli France is a busy woman! Her degree in Elementary Education comes into play as a mother of three, Colorado Springs senior photographer, and mentor for photographers . She loves what she does because it gives her a creative outlet. Kelli also likes to read (including lots of parenting books!), rock her aerobics class, and enjoy weekly date nights (for her personal sanity) with her husband. She currently resides in Colorado Springs.
