But I am a short order cook

[kerijeanbean]

Last summer my two brother's and I all got together.  My oldest brother doesn't have a wife or any kids he knows my kids and knows that one is picky.  My middle brother has a wife and two kids and I have a husband and 3 kids.  Several things were going on at breakfast time and I has asked my boys if they wanted cereal for breakfast.  My oldest asked for eggs.  He is a very picky eater and likes his food a certain way.  When he asked I said yes and started to go into the kitchen.  My sister-in-law started in on me telling me I shouldn't cater to him gave me a hard time giving him what he wanted for breakfast. She flat out told me that I was not a short order cook. 

Well yes, actually, I am.  I make the boys what they will eat for breakfast in the morning.  Lunch is usually whatever they want.  Dinner they usually eat what we eat with some exceptions.  I don't want to make them something in the mornings they won't eat and go to school hungry.  For a long time my oldest only wanted eggs and cinnamon toast for breakfast.  Half the time my younger one wouldn't eat it and wanted PB&J.  So I would make eggs for one and a sandwich for the other.  How hard is that.  Sometimes for dinner if my husband and I want something different or special I will make us a meal and give them hot dogs.  The baby usually eats something different as she only has her four front teeth.  So yes I do sometimes make three different things for dinner. 

I am very happy that her kids will eat anything she serves them, but mine won't.  Tonight was a free for all.  They had hot dogs, we had left overs.  About 2 hours after dinner my oldest asked for a sandwich.  Then of course the younger one wants one too.  I have no problem making them. They are growing boys.  We do have rules about food, if a meal is prepared they will eat it, but I am not going to let them starve.  Most of the time we make food they like, but once in a while we need some variety. 

Hi, my name is Mom, and I am a short order cook. 

[Rebeccalynn_dj]

Mar. 2, 2010 at 12:21 PM

My kids didn't eat what I served them until I started expecting it. Yes you fight them for a few days and then it is over.  I think kids do what you expect.

If you are happy to be a short order cook then go for it.  It is no one's business but yours. 

[Fordmomma]

Mar. 2, 2010 at 12:27 PM

Yeah it would never fly in my house, but if you like doing it than good for you and your kids should consider themselves lucky.