Don't even ask how last weeks self feeding went. With all the good intentions, I was chasing him with a bowl and when I wasn't doing that he was trying to climb out of his highchair.
I sound like a case for Supernanny! It's not that bad (honestly.) (I don't think!)
So this week, Again, we're on kids food and I've let the bigger two choose their favorites. The Easter Hols are nearly upon us and I need to muster resolve for that. In my quest for an organised life, I'm now activity planning, so I've given the meal planning task to the big boys.
Here's their plan
Monday: Potato Cakes, Bacon and Beans
Tuesday: Macaroni Cheese and Bacon
Wednesday: Fajita Buffet Bar
Thursday: Home Made Chicken Strips and Chips
Friday: Home Made Doner Kebab (Thanks to recipe on Mortgage Free in Three)
Saturday: Oh a well earned takeaway for all!!
Sunday: The Big 3 Courser - Melon - Slow Cooked Lamb - Ice Cream Buffett!!
I'm also trying to get weight on my 12 year old so we need to plan desserts as well as main courses rather than the haphazard approach of look in the cupboard and choose! I've written a little about the food diary situation, but will be putting a lot of effort this week into planning several months of food to get some weight on the lad.
If you have an underweight child, I'd be really interested to hear from you as I feel the care given is dismissive and unhelpful. Oh I feel a rant coming on, I'll rein it in!!
There's bags more meal plans (mostly done by grown ups!) over on At Home With Mrs M - Please go and have a look. I love a good nosey!
Have a fabulous week, all of you!!
Claire x
I'm at the stage with the youngest where he wants to feed himself with cutlery. He wants the same as us and wants to do it himself. Oh Joy! Now moving the dining room to the carpeted room does not seem a good idea. I'm wondering if a buffet in the kitchen is a daily possibility for the next six months?
So, I shall bite the bullet and cease arguing with a 15 month old because I can't win. Not only can he out ERRRRR me but he can now sign his requirements thanks to his baby sign class.
Here's my plan for the week.
Monday: Hot Dog Pasta Bake
Tuesday: Chicken Dinner (maybe without gravy!)
Wednesday: Fish and Chips
Thursday: Not So Chilli and Nachos
Friday: Sausage and .... (cringe) Mash with lots of rolling peas and sweetcorn
Saturday: Takeaway (Home made chicken strips and wedges for Mr Independence)
Sunday: The Big 3 Courser - (not decided exactly what yet!)
I know I've jibbed out somewhat and decided on food that can be finger food, but break me in gently, its 5 years since I did this!! (and we had a laminated floor)
How did you get through this phase of the toddler war for independence?
Advice please!!!
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This post is linked up with Mrs M's Meal Planning Monday. There's loads and loads of healthy meal plans over there plus great plans on a budget. I urge you to look!!
