Kisses

     I stumbled upon a cute idea that I wanted to share with other moms with little ones that take a lunch with them to school/preschool/etc.  Both of my kids take a lunch everyday that they go to school.   I always try to pack them a little something sweet.  Not a huge dessert, just something small.  I was rummaging around in our candy stash in the pantry, trying to find something "peanut" free and school approved.  :)  I found a few Hershey kisses and threw a few in their lunch boxes each.  The next day I rummaged around in the candy stash and did the same.  In the mornings as I pack their lunches, they are sitting at the bar eating breakfast. So I just commented "Hey, I'm putting kisses in your lunchboxes again today."  Of course, I meant Hershey kisses, but it gave me a great idea!  I started laughing and I said the same thing again, but with a twinkle in my eye.  "Hey, I'm putting kisses in your lunchbox." and I added a big lip smacking sound!  Ha!  They looked at each other and laughed!  :)  They are used to me being silly and weird!  Now it is our secret thing!  I always put kisses in their lunchbox, so that they know that I love them.  Luckily my kids don't get homesick too bad while at school, but for a child that did this would be a great way to send encouragement with them.  I wish I could see my kids' faces when they see their "kisses" from mom.  I bet they chuckle a little at their silly mom.  But you know what, I also bet that they know their mom loves them more than anything else in the world.....and that is good enough for me!!