Menu time!

Anything to get my kids excited for home cooked meals! They like the visual and having some control over the menu, e.g. kids choice. I try to cook things they like as well as add some new recipes to the mix. I’d let them pick a day for their favorite meal but that would be an epic fail with the other two giving push-back. I’ve learned where to stay away from these situations (for the most part).

We are so on-the-go this Fall that planning ahead and trying (my best) to be organized is key. I can’t say my kids are thrilled with the idea though. They would live on mac and cheese or hotdogs if they could. I’m sure you can relate!

When I call them in for dinner I typically get a lot of hemming and hawing. It can be extremely discouraging like I want to throw it all away or slam the meals on the floor and have them clean it up (we’ve all been there). But, I do my best to stay composed and strong. Nope kiddos, this is the meal for tonight and be thankful. I get more huffs and stand-offs, but in the end, I occasionally get the “this is good” compliment from one kid so it makes it all worth it.

live.love.laugh.