The boys don’t seem to have the same negative responses to carbs that I have, so I’m much more flexible on what they eat (although, I still try to cut back on sugar). The little three take their lunches every day, and the older two have decided to take lunch twice a week, for a change of pace.

The staple, as you might expect, is sandwiches. I try to vary the selection with pb&j and lunchmeat, but I know that sandwiches get boring, so I mix in some different “entrees” like Hot Pockets (pre-heated that morning and wrapped in foil to stay warm, since they aren’t allowed to use the microwave) or soup (in their new-fangled Thermoses!) I try to make sure that they have at least one fruit or vegetable and only one “sweet” snack.  We also discovered some Splenda-sweetened drinks that are bigger and have much less sugar than the juice/punch pouches, and all of the boys like them.

Did I mention that I just renewed my Sam’s Club membership? LOL – these boys eat a lot of food, and I know it’s only going to get worse as they keep growing!!