Why do children always seem to like the box more than what actually came in it?

Breakfast Options:
(Any combination of the following)
French toast
Cereal
Fruit
Waffles
Toast
Eggs
Oatmeal
Poptarts
Egg whites and spinach (hubby’s choice)
Pancakes
English muffins
Muffins
Baked oatmeal
Breakfast cookies
Quiche
Cinnamon rolls

Lunch Options:
(We like to add fruit and/or carrots to any of these “entrees”)
Pasta  (my kids love it)
Ravioli
Macaroni and cheese
Vegetarian corn dogs
Vegetarian hamburgers
Hot dogs
Chicken, turkey or ham sandwiches
Graham crackers and milk
English muffins
Peanut butter and fluff sandwiches
Whole wheat toast
Soup
Yogurt or cheese sticks, crackers
Leftovers from dinner

Dinners:

Bacon lettuce and tomato sandwiches, cheese crackers and fruit
Grocery list: Bread, mayonnaise, bacon, lettuce, tomato, crackers and fruit

Baked Chicken Chimichangas, mexican rice and salad
Grocery list: Chicken, olive oil, garlic, onion, green chiles, chili powder, salsa, cilantro, cumin, tortillas, re-fried beans, sour cream, guacamole and tomatoes

Chicken pesto stromboli and raw vegetables
Grocery list: dough ingredients, cooked chicken breast, pesto sauce, mozzarella cheese, raw veggies

Taco Salad
Grocery list: Lettuce, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, ground meat, taco seasoning, tortillas,  tomatoes, Italian dressing