Monday, March 12, 2012

St. Patrick's Day Flopped Muffin Tin Monday

Sometimes my Muffin Tin Monday posts are all cute and awesome in my head.  I get all excited and just know I'm going to create something wonderful for my child.  And then I actually make them and...well....they don't turn out.  But food is food and I guess (hope) that Pierce isn't too disappointed when he opens up his lunch to find some strange alien creation that was supposed to be a four leaf clover in the grass.

Uh huh.  So for Pierce's "St. Patrick's Day" lunch he had an egg that most definitely DID NOT look like a four leaf clover in roasted seaweed that most definitely DID NOT resemble a field of grass.  Strawberries in a heart cup, a mint Yoplait yogurt parfait, and a mini cheese sandwich that DID NOT resemble white clover.  He did eat it all except the roasted seaweed.

Can you say MOM FAIL?

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36 comments:

  1. JillMarch 12, 2012 at 6:18 AM

    Out of the million adorable, creative lunches you make, you are entitled to one not stellar lunch. Any child would LOVE to have you packing their lunches! I think it's a great attempt and I quite like the white clover!

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  2. EmilyMarch 12, 2012 at 6:50 AM

    You're so funny! I think he'll probably just remember that his mom took the time to pack him awesome lunches though, and he'll forget all about the not-so-clover-like eggs. His lunch looks healthy and tasty. And yum! Strawberries!

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  3. Kasey @ Walking RedeemedMarch 12, 2012 at 6:59 AM

    Well, you SUCCEEDED in making me laugh!!

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  4. AnonymousMarch 12, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    I love your abstract interpretation of Irish symbols. It sounds like Pierce did too.

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  5. Sugary FlowerMarch 12, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    Hee hee - I think we all have days like that! But you know what? He ate it all - that's no fail at all!

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  6. Tonya HacheMarch 12, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    You did not fail! Your child still ate and still appreciated :) Roasted seaweed sounds interesting, never tried it!

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  7. I Am WoodyMarch 12, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    Teehee! I thought the roasted seaweed was a bat:)

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  8. MichaeleMarch 12, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    I am sure he really didn't notice imperfection.

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  9. SallyMarch 12, 2012 at 9:46 AM

    Thanks for the smile! And, I'm sure Pierce was a happy guy to see what you'd done for him. :)

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  10. Kim@stuffcould....March 12, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    I cannot say Mom Fail here...Your kids get the most fun meals!

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  11. Eat To LiveMarch 12, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    Even if it didn't resemble what it was suppose to resemble, it still looks good to me and I bet Pierce loved it.

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  12. Tina Fariss BarbourMarch 12, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    That's not failure. That's adaptation!

    I agree with commenter above. Your son will remember the time and creativity you put into his lunches and the yummy food you provided.

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  13. TexWisGirlMarch 12, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    ha ha. too cute, lisa.

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  14. RobynMarch 12, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    Dont feel bad, Lisa! I have the same issues. Most of the time my food tastes good, but it does not always look good.

    I tried a crock pot potato recipe last Saurday that was a flop. Funny think is I think it is a good recipe and I am willing to try again. Just with a little different angle.

    Good Luck with your next cooking project!

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  15. Ginny HartzlerMarch 12, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    Your failures are still better than most people's successes!!!

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  16. Valerie BoersmaMarch 12, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    There's always Easter...

    I'm just kidding Lisa;)

    I am so impressed with your creativity and imagination and I think you are a roaring success!

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  17. Liz @ A Nut in a NutshellMarch 12, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    It was a good effort at creativity though!

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  18. LOVE MELISSA:)March 12, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    HAHA- YOU MADE ME LAUGH! I needed that this morning! Those tins are just so cute. How the heck can you think of such creative ideas. I am envious!

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  19. HeleneMarch 12, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    That is most definitely NOT a mom fail!!

    You made the effort and, for that, you deserve a gold star!!!!

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  20. MistyMarch 12, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    Not even close to a fail! goodness gracious... you are AWESOME...

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  21. TracyMarch 12, 2012 at 1:51 PM

    Hey, don't think you failed...did the kids like your creations? THAT is all that matters and the thought that they know you love them so oh well...life goes on!

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  22. JenMarch 12, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    Hahaha!! I don't think this is a mom fail at all!! And the sandwich totally looks like a clover :)

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  23. JillMarch 12, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    Not a fail...just great creativity!

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  24. AnonymousMarch 12, 2012 at 3:51 PM

    I hope he likes it because it's really just all about the time and the love you put into it for him. :-))

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  25. Betsy Banks AdamsMarch 12, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    Oh Mom, don't be hard on yourself. I think the St. Patrick's Day Muffin Tin lunch turned out GREAT... I loved the four-leaf clover egg and the clover cheese sandwich... I think you did GREAT...

    We are home from our 2nd trip is a month--and both of us have colds.. Yuk! Guess it will be REST for this upcoming week for both of us.

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  26. AnonymousMarch 12, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    Lisa, I think it's cute! Not a fail at all!

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  27. andyMarch 12, 2012 at 4:37 PM

    Just mark another mark in the awesome mom board! ! Great lunch

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  28. Tweedles -- that's meMarch 12, 2012 at 10:09 PM

    You won after all, cause he ate it all up!
    love
    tweedles

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  29. AngelaMarch 12, 2012 at 10:12 PM

    You know Lisa, you've got me now wondering if Pierce's teachers are always waiting eagerly to see what you have packed for him to eat everyday! roflol I can just see them now! lol At least you tried! It's still cute anyway though. Love the bear head container it was in!

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  30. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingMarch 12, 2012 at 10:14 PM

    This was so cute! These post always make me smile because you are so creative!

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  31. SharlaMarch 12, 2012 at 11:14 PM

    I would say that the fact that he ate most of it makes this a mom success!!!

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  32. MyyaMarch 13, 2012 at 2:34 AM

    Does he normally eat seaweed? I think anything that looks somewhat like something other then what it actually is is fun for a kid. No mommy fail, I think by how much he ate you won! :)

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  33. Jaime LeighMarch 13, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    Hey it was still fun for the kids, even if it wasn't what you invisioned. I would still give you an A =)....Your such a good little Mommy!

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  34. laughwithusblogMarch 13, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    I love it! lol

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  35. NancyMarch 13, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    It's really the thought that counts, dearie! Looks great to me!

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  36. jp@A Green RidgeMarch 13, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    I'm sure this one will go down in the annals of motherhood!...:)JP

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