Lunchtime stress

Setting: school
Background: Mom-of-the-year tells 1st grader that 1145 isn't the best time to ask for home lunch when school lunch starts at 1150. Dejected 6yo returns to desk, then speaks with teacher by burying his head into her pants leg.

A conversation between teacher and student ensues:
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Mrs M: are you going to survive school lunch today?

6yo: yes, but not with my happiness. It's been destroyed.

Mrs M: do you think if we do a snack after lunch it can restore your happiness?

6yo: Yes, but only some of it.
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Never underestimate the power of home lunch. It is the essence of happiness.