"Why do I have to eat this stinky stuff?" is the question Wesley asked me over and over tonight.
Two and one half hours of our night was spent fighting Wesley......trying to get him to take ONE bite of rice pilaf and chicken!!! I am done fixing him special plates. I have been to nice. I always feel so bad for him and give in and let him eat an apple or something if he doesn't eat dinner. But from now on, if he doesn't want to eat what we are having, fine. He has to at least taste it. And if he can't even do that, he can just wait for breakfast. He finally took a small bite, after arguing that the rice was poisoned and he'd die if he ate it. Honestly, it is hilarious the things that kid comes up with. So, a few minutes ago he asked for a yogurt because his tummy hurt from me making him eat the poisoned rice. Ha ha ha ha. I told him he could have a yogurt in the morning. That was hard for me.................but I know it will be better for him in the long run. Right????
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Eating Battles
Posted by Texas Tingey at 7:56 PM
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Absolutly! I understand how you feel but Hayden isn't even two. If been trying to crack down a little because I know it will only get worse if I don't. If he at least tastes his food I feel like it was a good day. If it is something other than fruit, bread, or sugar he won't even taste it. It drives me crazy.
Hold strong, Wesley will learn.
Right on Sister. I do not believe in making separate meals-it makes things way more complicated in all aspects. I just make dinner and tell them if they don't want it that it will be waiting for them when they get hungry. I explain that there will not be anything else to eat for the evening. They catch on after awhile. Stay strong!
oh my! I so fell for ya after reading this post. Molly went through that stage. he will grow out of it though, but stand your ground! I told brett the other day that I miss everyone up there...
I'll have to get some strawberry ice cream to ya! we can't let you go without the strawberry ice cream..that would be crazy!
yes, lily is a chunk..but such a hoot to have around. I think we'll keep her. She wakes up smiling, and goes to sleep smiling. She makes it really easy to want a third.
I love imagining you getting "tough" with Wesley. Cracks me up. Don't we just love toddlers?!
I just love those eating battles. So far Jill, surprise surprise, has been my only stubborn one when it comes to food. You're definately doing the right thing, hang in there!
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