Lulu--Congrats! Make sure to keep us informed of all the planning!
Well, tonight, I think, is going to be polynesian chicken. And maybe some rice or pasta on the side. I'm sure the kiddos will have chicken nuggets b/c they are SO picky. Any advice on getting kids to eat a variety of foods? Heck, I would settle for them eating anything other than carbs--the ONLY meat DS will eat is chicken nuggets--everything else he spits out! Luckily both of them really like fruit b/c the only veggie they'll eat is carrots (and they have to be out of a can)
Oh, Stephanie, I feel your pain! Picky eaters can really make you want to pull your hair out.
Here's some things that Alan and I have tried with our kids that have helped:
First of all, let your kids help with the cooking. They are much more likely to eat something that they helped make.
Second, we require all our kids to take as many bites of food as they are old. Our kids tested us on this one to begin with. After a few times of staying at the table longer than the rest of the family, and they knew we meant business. Now, they know the rule, and it's hardly ever a problem. This is how my son found out that salmon is his favorite food. At first he thought it "looked icky", but when he tried his 5 bites, he decided he liked it, and scarfed the whole thing down.
Third, once a month we all sit down as a family, and I ask for their advice on dinners in the coming weeks. They tell me their favorites, and I work them in as I can on my menu plans. When they see that you are willing to give them some say in their choices, they are much happier to try something new.
If all else fails, my kids know where the peanut butter and jelly is. I am not a short order cook, and so if they've tried their bites of food, and honestly don't like the meal, they can make themselves a peanut butter sandwich. However, they forfeit dessert that way.
Good luck! This is tough!!
He'll even try it, and most times just spit it out! He's not lacking in the weight dept. so at least that's not a concern. I've tried having Emma help me cook, she loves to help. But sometimes, even if she's helped, she won't eat. One night I had her help me make a ham and cheese stromboli--we had a ball cooking, but when it came down to eating, she refused! She's gone to bed hungry many nights b/c I refuse to make several different meals. One night she was at the table for 3hrs almost, b/c we made a deal about broccoli--she could have ice cream after lunch if she ate her broccoli at dinner. Needless to say, she doesn't make those deals anymore!
Thanks my friend. I haven't had to take a pain pill since 8:00 this morning!! I am so glad you are feeling better.
I kept telling them they were mistaken and to check again with all his teachers. The school then asked if I wanted a call back
