Something you need to know about me~I’m an addict. A sugar addict. Maybe you could have guessed that by the name of my blog.
This morning as I am driving my five year old to school, she asks if she can have asparagus to eat when we get home. Mind you, I dressed her in a "Cupcakes Rock" t-shirt today. This parenting thing is tough. As parents, particularly moms, we worry that we are raising our children to be the best they can be and to make good decisions. I know I am often guilty of the "do as I say, not as I do" ideology. But when my pre-kindergarten sugar-loving (like her mama) sweetheart asks for asparagus out of the blue, I know I'm doing something right!
One of our favorite stories is Pinkalicious by Victoria Kann. It is the story of a young girl cleverly named Pinkalicious who surprisingly LOVES the color pink. Pinkalicious bakes cupcakes with pink frosting, of course, and can't resist eating too many. Sounds way too familiar! However, then Pinkalicious turns pink and decides that's not such a good thing. The solution to turning back to normal is eating lots of green vegetables. How's that for a life lesson?
Pinkalicious is very enjoyable for moms and kids alike. It is a fun read with lots of play on words such as "Pinkarella" and "Pink Pong." The cool illustrations appear to be a combination of paint and collage. If you enjoy this book, you are in luck because Purplicious and Goldilicious are also available!
For me, it would be a difficult choice between asparagus (roasted with sea salt) or a pink cupcake with sprinkles. But there's no doubt what I’d choose!
Happy Reading!
Wow! Asparagus... my absolute favorite. When I was a kid, we couldn't afford asparagus, so for Christmas each year, I always got my own can of asparagus to eat and I didn't have to share it with anyone. - From P. McClung, Lincoln High Library Media Specialist... love your blog!
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