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Enjoying fruit and a gluten-free "Rice Krispies" treat substitute |
One thing the invite did not include was an apology. As a model for Miss E, I try to not apologize for our illness, but always show sincere appreciation for the extra efforts of others.... and we are the recipients of a lot of extra efforts. One mom bought a new cutting board to make a fruit "cake" entirely out of fruit - beautiful, healthful & yummy. Another mom worked extra hard to make gluten-free Rice Krispies Treats... the works, buying gluten-free Rice Krispies, prepping in a glass bowl, etc... then she took a piece of toast from her toddler while doing the final pat-down of the treats in the pan. She texted me, ready to leave them behind. I can imagine her frustration. She was being so kind to include Miss E, and her efforts were instantly in vain. I've been there. You've been there. Fortunately, we keep Trader Joe's "organic brown rice marshmallow treats" on hand as our go-to treat for unexpected celebrations at school. All of the kiddos enjoyed the extra treats. Flexibility, a grateful attitude, and a backup plan go a long way in winning with celiac disease.