First Day of School & After School Snack

Last week was the start of school here. Gabby started 3rd grade. She has Mrs. Mortensen as a teacher, and thus far is loving it. Although it comes with a little more homework than last year. Every night she has math, fact practice and 20 minutes of reading. One big plus this year (in her book anyway) she get to have a planner to keep track of what goes on day to day! 

This week Jayden started school. I think I was more nervous for him to start than he was. Jayden is quite a ball of fire and can be unpredictable with his attitude and temper. My worries aside Daddy took him to his first day of school, while I was on my way home from Atlanta. He has Mrs. Froelich as his teacher. 

BTW.... I got the idea to use the white board on Pinterest. It is one of the few things I have pinned and actually done. I am trying to get better about it! 

One of the kids' favorite snacks is apples and dip. After Gabby's first day of school I made her favorite dip along with a new peanut butter dip for snack time.

Gabby's Favorite Dip

1 (8oz) pkg cream cheese

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 Tbsp Vanilla

My family always had this dip when we had our "Cheese and Cracker Parties" on sunday nights. So it is a childhood favorite of mine and I am glad I was able to introduce it to my kids and hopefully someday they will do the same! Also, this dip is good heated up a little too!

The peanut butter dip I got from Better Homes and Gardens. It was an interesting dip, but I didn't like it on apples I liked it better for crackers.

ingredients

• 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon or apple pie spice
• 1 to 2 teaspoons skim milk
• 3 medium apples or pears, cored and sliced

directions 1. For dip, in blender container or food processor bowl place the cottage cheese, peanut butter, and cinnamon or apple pie spice. Cover and blend or process until smooth. If necessary, stir in enough milk to make dip of desired consistency.
2. Serve the dip immediately or cover and chill it for up to 24 hours. Serve dip with the apple or pear slices. Makes 6 (2-tablespoon) servings.

nutrition facts

Calories106 Total Fat (g)4 Cholesterol (mg)3, Sodium (mg)178, Carbohydrate (g)13, Protein (g)7, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet