Report Cards....

They went home yesterday in our school district. Our boys, did well this first semester. Lots of A's, B's and Excellants. Senior and I are very proud.

But we did find it funny, that for all the hard work the school gave rewards in the shape of free fast food coupons.For Citizenship they get a free hamburger from McDonald's. And for being a "Supreme Student" they got a free taco coupon from Taco Bell.

"Okay, stop right there" I thought ,They are giving away fast food coupons. NO WAY !
But, doesn't that go against the whole Michelle Obama and the government food initiative to stop obesity?
Didn't she preach that all this junk food causes obesity in children? She worked single handily to change government laws, and fast food and school cafeteria menus. San Francisco went as far as to outlaw toys in kids "Happy Meals". Geez..whats the fun in that? One of our kids biggest thrills is getting a McDonald's happy meal once in a while.
Unless you have school age kids, you probably didn't know it was even going on. It still amazes me how one person who is not a politician, could have so much persuasion and get so much passed. Its kind of like Michelle said "Jump" and Washington said "How High" ?
But, she hasn't stopped with just school lunches, now she is moving on to the sacred mess halls of the military..Okay I was a Navy wife for 17 + years, and I can testify that it wouldn't hurt a few folks in uniform to eat better, but C'Mon Man! Enough all ready. It isn't the Obamas business what we eat or what we do or don't feed our kids.

Well, I can say in response that I am Thankful for our local school system,they are still allowing kids to be kids, and have fun being rewarded for good grades and citizenship. It makes me feel that there are folks out there that don't mind giving Washington the proverbial finger once in a while....

Pic of the Day....

A Not So Happy, Happy Meal

In my constant defiance of all things Michelle Obama and her Food initiative-I treated the boys to a happy meal. Am I the only person who is totally blown away by the fact that someone who is not in public office, can have such influence?  I mean who the hell does she think she is? In the Navy world, she would be the navy wife that "Wears her husbands rank".. she thinks just because her husband is the Prez...that she has the same power. Kind of like when I worked on Base, and the little navy wives would say to me: "But we are an officer"... No, honey YOU are NOT the Officer, YOUR husband is.  YOUR just another dependent in the eyes of the Navy.

 So I get  lunch home, and open their little bags. The small fries once included have been diminished to a mere "sample" it was just enough  to piss off our 5 year old. And now, a new staple in your happy meal: apple pieces. I am not saying its a bad thing, our kids love apples. It's another fine example of what one persons influence can have, all because thinks she wears her husbands Presidency.