Comments on: Lunch Box Love

By: Jenny

Jenny — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 00:04:54 +0000

When love rules a process, magic isn’t far behind.
Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I will be copying that out and taping it to my wall, with your name of course.
Beautiful!

By: Lauren

Lauren — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 04:59:56 +0000

Dear Belinda,

What a beautiful, heartwarming tribute to love. I am so touched by the depth of love in these words – and artful masterpieces.

I can imagine your beautiful boy reminiscing about your lunches as an adult. And I love the fun you’re having together with it.

The creativity of this act of love is awesome.

And, as always, Belinda, you serve it up to us with wit and a lovely way with words, not to mention way cool photos!

This is wonderful!

Love,
Lauren

By: Dia

Dia — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:08:19 +0000

Hi Belinda,

I believe we should learn to give love freely, especially to our children and nurture them. Once we remember that we are all humans and need love, then we can give love more easily. Thanks for sharing

By: Sara Healy

Sara Healy — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 23:08:40 +0000

Belinda — you could start a business, making these lunches. I loved the picture and there’s so much to see and eat in that box. I also loved your message. It really touched me. I don’t have little ones anymore and I don’t think fixing the dog and the cat their food is quite the same:~)

My past can sometimes get in the way of me letting love flow freely in relationships. It was different with my kids. I worried about that before I had kids. I knew my past could be a problem, but it really never was with my girls. I love them freely and fiercely even though they grown women now:~)

By: BigLittleWolf

BigLittleWolf — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 21:05:44 +0000

I, too, loved your closing lines! But also, “education saves the day” is true in so many instances. Amazing what a small bit of knowledge can do – alleviating our insecurities, reinforcing our confidence, and spurring us to act in ways that are helpful.

I still make my 17-year old’s lunch every morning, running through what he likes and doesn’t, what nutrients he needs, knowing how many hours of fuel it provides, and occasionally packing something special that he’ll enjoy. With love.

It’s what we do, isn’t it? And happy for the privilege of doing it?

By: Justine

Justine — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 20:48:48 +0000

I am dying to make lunch boxes for my Little Miss but that also means I’m wishing time away so I shall refrain. But still. Food is a passion of mine and I think I would do exactly as you – research, spend time/energy in preparing, etc.

I love that you can take away so much from your experience in preparing a lunchbox. But it is symbolic of many things we do for our kids.

“It’s a small thing in the parental scheme of things. I know” – It’s the little things that count and in the end, it’s usually the little things we remember the most. When you stop doing this for him someday, I bet he will miss it. Maybe even for years to come. You’ll see.

By: The Exception

The Exception — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 16:17:04 +0000

I love this and have to admit that I am curious as to what goes into these lunches as they sound delightful!!
My daughter is one with a very distinguished sense of taste – so her lunches reflect that – healthy, fulfilling, and lacking of creativity. That said, I am the note mom… slipping in a card, a note, a letter from a cat. She is in 5th grade now and I am not sure if that is too old for the “notes” but she still receives them now and again or a surprise now and again.

By: Belinda Munoz

Belinda Munoz — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 06:02:40 +0000

Hey Melanie, so nice to see you here! I think we do what we can and that’s always okay. I happen to have the advantage of being able to focus on one box (not multiples and not having to care for another little one), lucky for my little one. Add another kid in the mix and that pack might look a lot like a pre-packaged Lunchables, which, by the way, I don’t have a problem with.

And hey, I haven’t forgotten about your green eggs and ham! That, my friend, was memorable!

By: melanie

melanie — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 05:46:06 +0000

All too often I take the morning lunch packing for granted. As I’m running late with a crabby baby on one hip and a very eager and energetic preschooler nipping at my heels, I grab the easiest, quickest and guaranteed daughter pleasers. I had high hopes of healthy, fun snacks and visions of her opening little notes I tucked away for her. 1 month into school and not one note has been written. I’ve wasted her first month of school rushing through something that should be fun and filled with love. Thank you for this reminder to slow down and enjoy it. Your son is a very lucky son.

By: Belinda Munoz

Belinda Munoz — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 05:31:57 +0000

Hey, thanks for the encouragement! Sometimes, yes; every now and then, not so much.