Wicked Wednesday

(((Jackie)))

griffinej5

Whatever happened to eat it or starve?

Well, when your child needs to eat something in order for them to take their arthritis medication - that is NOT an option.

mrstjohnson

I have distinct memories of gagging over meals when I was little, just to get the food down.  Nope, not going to do that.

Me too! When at my Granny's ugh some of the things I still wont eat as an adult.   However there are also things I didnt like as a child that I love as an adult.  I think we just see and hear more now about nutrition or lack of because of the internet and television.  Young people seem to have less time for those sit down to eat family dinners.   My daughter really tries to do exactly that but now the older kids are involved in ball which usually starts before she can get home to feed the family of an evening.   They do lots of sandwiches and salads and soups and casseroles in the colder months.

Welcome to the world baby Lanee!  Newest granddaughter of a co-worker.  8lbs 13oz and lots of hair.  Born just about 30 minutes ago.

Hope everyone has a very good day!

ETA: ((((Jackie))))

Jewelie- the improvement in your ears makes me happy!  Hope you're totally better soon.

(((Jackie))) - I was wondering how Twister was doing. When is your next appt? I've got you both on my mind all the time. Coincidentally, I had a mini-meltdown driving home yesterday and thinking about Sassy. When I allow myself to think about her, it hurts as much as it did right after we lost her.

I don't judge anyone for the way they deal with eating issues with children. I haven't walked in those shoes and have no idea how difficult it must be.  

sharismom

I'm not sure why he used the whole 5lb bag of potatoes for 2 of us

OK, so when I read this, I thought it said 50 lb bag and I'm thinkin', geez, are we related, 'cause that's something I bet my family would consider. You know--make a lot so there's enough for tomorrow! I love' taters, so I'll be right over to help eat any leftovers available :-)

((Jackie))

I am about to punch someone, anyone, in the face.  Who has the 2x4?  I'm gonna punch them in the face for taking it away...

I've got so much stress planning this event next weekend that having someone else meltdown on me over their own problems makes me very very angry.  Take care of your own crap for this one weekend, PLEASE!

My daily mantra "It's not my fault, it's not my problem, it's not my responsibility...."  Wooosaaah!

mrstjohnson

Sorry if it sounds like I have my back up, but this topic gives me a rise.  Even when you do everything right they do have a mind of their own.  They like what they like and I think what people don't understand is that kids' taste buds are different than ours.  They experience textures differently than we do.  I will not force or starve my kid so I can proclaim - they eat everything I put in front of them.  I have distinct memories of gagging over meals when I was little, just to get the food down.  Nope, not going to do that.

Lisa, I agree with you 100%.  Making food an issue isn't worth the problems it causes down the road.  My older one refused to eat anything green.  He'd literally sift through vegetable soup or stew, picking out all the peas and green beans.  The younger one picked them out too - so he could eat them first.  Go figure.  They grew up without any food issues at all. My only "rule" was that if they didn't like what we were having for dinner, they could have soup, chili, a peanut butter or a cheese sandwich etc.  Eat something that has some sort of nutritional value or keep your hand out of the cookie jar.

Glenda, glad it looks like you're making progress with the crabby neighbor.  Who knows?  Maybe he'll be inviting you over for a cook-out before summer is over. 

{{{Jackie}}}  I'll keep sending good thoughts and vibes Twister's way.

Joyce

 ps, THANK GOD today was the day my cafeteria is selling giant chocolate brownies!

PPS, cuz I'm not that picky of an eater and I also have no judgement about picky eater kids, either. lol 

miranadobe

Who has the 2x4?  I'm gonna punch them in the face for taking it away

Deb W. <--------------------- running and hiding.

Deb W.

 ((((((((((((Jackie))))))))))))) I am sure you needed to release all that

Lisa I agree about the food - I do think that offering a variety is good though. My younger sis RARELY cooks a meal - and her daughter has eaten buttered noodles most nights of her life and hasn't tried much else. She's 9.

I grew up in an "eat or starve" home. We didn't have to eat much of what we hated but we did have to have a few bites. I literally fell asleep on a plate of meatloaf at 3. But overall we all ate because we (especially my bro & I) were always starving! Due to $ we always had a lot of veggies and carb available with a bit of meat. Mom made healthy balanced meals on a very tight budget. I often wonder how she made hamburger helper with 1lb of ground beef last for 7 people - and seriously my brother & I still eat like fools. LOL  Interestingly my bro & I are the ones most likely to make proper meals, my two sisters haven't a clue how to make a meal. Guess that solidifies that even in the same home, same rules personality makes the difference

Presentation went well, really a fun thing to do. Also briefly talked to my neighbor (professor there) and she said I should try them for B's issue if I don't get anywhere. I haven't had the best experiences there and know of others that haven't either but it is a good option

iluvjamison

miranadobe

Who has the 2x4?  I'm gonna punch them in the face for taking it away

 

Deb W. <--------------------- running and hiding.

 

Deb W.

I would gladly eat buttered noodles every night.  Sadly, they provide more calories than good things so I only indulge when I need comfort food.  That and potatoes if there are any left at Tina's.  My mom was not a good cook and we didn't have much money so we ate a lot of one pot type meals that featured beans and or hamburger meat.  Not that there's anything wrong with those two foods but in the wrong hands they can be made inedible. 

Paige, I don't want to incur your wrath but do you have any brownies left? :) 

I'm glad I work with men.  No one noticed my puffy red eyes this morning so I didn't have to explain.  That would have made them uncomfortable because they wouldn't know what to say and would stand there looking awkward and embarassed.  Women would have noticed right away and been asking what was wrong which would have made me bust out crying so I'm glad I work with men. :) 

I ate a healthy lunch for a change.  I've been eating terrible lately but decided I needed to snap out of that rut.  I'm having a peach for a snack.  I really wish the word (along with the gooey mental image) brownie didn't keep popping into my head.  lol   Damn you, Paige.

I'm glad your presentation went well, Karen.

Can I at least have a couple of cocktails first, Paige ??

Deb W.