I made Eggplant Parmesan for dinner, and It was delicious.
So delicious that one of my sweet children threw it up in his plate after the first bite.
I grew up eating whatever my mom cooked.
The end. End of Story.
There was no crying.
There was no complaining.
And, let me just tell you, there was no throwing up in my plate.
This might not be a big deal to some moms, but it is to me.
I want my kids to eat what I cook and be grateful for it.
I don't want to serve tacos, pizza, and hot dogs seven nights a week.
I want them to eat their vegetables.
It's not enough that they eat enough fruit to feed the army and drink enough water everyday to fill a bathtub.
I.want.them.to.eat.their.vegetables.
fresh vegetables.
I just can't imagine that this is too much to ask of my kids.
seriously.
I will fix Eggplant Parmesan again, and it will be served to everyone.
This is one of those nights when I probably just need to put my pajamas on and go.to.bed.
Did I mention that he was sweet?
Did I tell you how grateful he is for so many things in his life, other than vegetables?
okayyyyyyy. I think I'm done for now.
sweet dreams~
Forgive me for laughing, I feel your pain, really I do.
ReplyDeleteI grow an enormous organic vegetable garden knowing full well that several of my kids wish we could just eat boxed cereal every night for dinner.
Cook that Eggplant Parmesan. You will prevail... eventually.
Oh man, I hear ya! I have one with quite the gag reflex and it gets me every time. What I typically do in your shoes {when I think that my kids just aren't getting enough of the good things}...I go to Walmart at 10 pm - just to run in for a jug of milk or something. You will see masses of children under the age of 5, shoe-less and crying. Then you will realize that you are getting more right with your kids than you thought.
ReplyDeleteoh dear, i feel really bad
ReplyDeletebut i laughed
not at you my friend
but with you
been there....well, not actually throw up on the plate...they ran to the bathroom instead.
i agree though
i was raised the exact same way
i have friends whose children eat WHATEVER is placed in front of them. period.
whaaat?
not at my place
they are getting better
unfortunately
i have to say
i'll eat almost anything
but
eggplant
wink
girl............
ReplyDeleteNate did that. Once. Last year - he was 8 for goodness sake. WELL BEYOND THE AGE WHERE I HAD PATIENCE FOR IT.
So, i removed the plate, brought another one down out of the cabinet, filled it AGAIN with what he found so repulsive and we sat. and stared at each other for over an hour. Then he gave up and ate it.
Hang in there. They're trying, those munchkins.
Oh no! What is it about kids and vegetables?! I was lucky - mine like just about everything but I have friends who want to pull thier hair out every night at dinner. :)
ReplyDeleteServe it again and call it something else and see what happens. That worked for me with a few dishes.
OH Gosh, I know exactly what you mean. I can barely get my 3 year old to eat anything healthy. I love to cook and whenever she sees anything on the plate with green in it or perhaps a tomato she refuses to eat. It is ridiculous, I guess all we can do is hope they grow out of it and keep pushing them to try it anyway :P Goodluck
ReplyDeleteI know its hard! But, keep trying! My son eats salmon 3 x per week and love it! I had to keeping making it in different ways so he finally picked which way he like it best grilled! Keep trying sweetie...lulu
ReplyDeleteKeep trying darling.....hahahahhahhh!! you are so cute.......love Ria......
ReplyDeleteTara...this post just made me LOL! Laugh because I go through the.same.thing.like.daily! TJ was peeling the skin of his grapes yesterday...I mean for real!!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about growing up and eating what was served! I want to say that I try to do that...but some days I do fail and we end up doing the hot dog, taco thing :(
Thanks for inspiring me to keep it up...even if it "comes up" later....lol!
Tara, it is like reading a page out of my life! We have instituted "Wow 'em Wednesday" where we alternate who's turn it is to pick dinner every Wednesday--whatever they want. Then at dinnertime we do a "compliment round" where we take turns giving a compliment to each family member. It has helped to have one night a week where I usually do not have complaining about dinner, BUT I have yet to get a compliment on my cooking :) Maureen
ReplyDeleteThis is why i LOVE BLOGGING.... my absolute favorite meal is Eggplant Parmasean and my mom makes it SOOO Good!! While they were here i couldn't wait to go to the Farmers Market for Eggplant came home and my mom whipped me up 2 casserole trays {one to freeze} all sat 3 of my kids took a bit and then asked if i could make them plain noodles!!!! I was horrified!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour story hit home with me!!!
here's to better days and kids loving whatever we COOK :)
xo,
LuLu
I'm sorry but I'm giggling so hard I have tears in my eyes.
ReplyDeleteBeen there ~ done that ~ and survived!
Isn’t parenting grand ~ clearly not one of its high points ;)
Jo