Who is older?

Even though these were such simple bento with leftover (BBQ lemon garlic chicken & BBQ sweet potatoes) from last night, I felt so much better than when I sent the kids to school with sandwiches.


Big sister Heidi's. She loves sweet potatoes.


Little brother Tyler's. He's not a big fan of sweet potatoes.

Princess's favorite bento

Princess LOVES rice balls with umeboshi. She's so Japanese when it comes to food, and I'm not complaining at all. Tyler also enjoys lunch with rice, but I'm too lazy, so the kids' lunch boxes often have sandwiches instead. I've been feeling pretty guilty about this for quite some time because I know I should be making Japanese style bento both for the kids and my husband. I keep telling my husband, "Maybe in about five years, I'll really start making bento for you." Do I mean it? I do! I'm thinking that should happen for real by the time Jake is in kindergarten, but it should be earlier.

Tuna Sandwich

Leah had been asking for a tuna sandwich for days, so I decided to let her make her own for lunch today.


I was hoping my favorite can opener (OXO smooth edge can opener) would work for her too, but unfortunately, she didn't have enough strength yet... Although I almost contacted OXO asking to consider designing a special can opener for little kids, I realized there wouldn't be much demand probably. :(


OXO mini prep bowl is perfect for little hands!






Leah could hardly wait for me to finish taking photos of her first sandwich. She said so many times almost crying, "I want to eat it NOW!"


Decorated by Leah. She said she made a flower.