Well it has been an interesting first week. I discovered that the children at the Childcare do not like salad! They love ham, not keen on chicken, and a lot don't want to try anything that may look remotely different from what they are used to. I had forgotten about that. So had to do a quick rethink on the menu. But that is OK. I am adaptable.

Not all parents read their letters so a lot have still been bringing lunchboxes. We heard from one child's father, after the 2nd day of him having  a full lunch box to take home that his mum had gone ballistic at him for not eating anything. Apparently wouldn't listen to the child either when he tried to explain that he had in fact eaten. The dad was then informed that we are now providing all food, and they don't have to bring food from home.

Most parents have really embraced the idea once they realise. I have had a couple come and see me about the amount of food, also one parent whose child has severe food issues and is autistic, as to ways to handle him and his lunch. But mum is gonna provide one of his special bowls from home for us to serve his food in. She is happy with most of the food we are providing and will give me a list of what he can't have.

Surprisingly there are very few food issue problems. I would have thought there would be more. I have a sesame allergy, vegemite allergy, egg white allergy,a possible gluten free and a lactose intolerant. Out of a centre with 80 kids on the big days that is pretty good ratio.

I do go to Aldi and buy bread, cause it is nice and fresh, cheap and close by. I bought some the other afternoon, and thought I will leave it in the car, as I go early the next day and it will be fine. Forgetting of course that I leave the window of my car open cause I hate getting into a stuffy car. Should have known better. Bloody possum got in the car and proceeded to nibble on my bread. At least it is a healthy possum and took the wholemeal. Bastard thing. This was after it attaacked my foccacia slabs on Monday morning. So I have to buy a box to put it all in.

The 3 hours they wanted me to work to get food ready has not worked, so next week I get 5 hours a day. Which is brilliant. But I have to go to Centrelink next week and see them about payments etc. That will be so much fun. NOT.

I am loving the new Minti. Logging on to compliments has to be a great way to start an internet session. So well done to the team for getting it up and running and also for changing the top toolbar to include groups for us lovely ladies.

Have a great weekend everyone.