My big fat mouth

I'm going to open my mouth and say something this week at my daughter's kindergarten class. I plan to do it diplomatic and cordially but I'm sure that some people will take offense to it. I know I already get some pretty scornful looks from parents because I look so young. Hey it's not my fault that I get asked for id when I'm trying to order a drink at Earls.

Here's my beef:
I am fed up with parents bringing crap food for snack to the class. No I'm judging their cooking skills I'm talk about piss poor nutrition. Tim bits, cup cakes, chips etc. make regular appearances on snack days. I was out shopping with my daughter before Christmas and we were in the chip & cracker aisle (a section we don't visit very often) and she pointed to a great big bag of Doritos and said "oh mikey brought those for snack." I'm sorry but WTF??

Like a bunch of five year olds need to be eating foods loaded with trans fats, salt and sugar. Good eating habits are a lifestyle that needs to begin in the cradle. I know that it is hard to feed your kids and I'm not saying I'm perfect, but I never stoop to bringing chips to snack day.

Anyway I've decided to be proactive instead of just bitching about it (except to bitch here of course). I am going to ask the teacher if I can start a healthy snack recipe index for the class and send home an informative newsletter maybe people will catch on. Is this okay? Am I being overbearing?

Only time will tell I guess!