Uploading this video means confessing to the world that not only was I eating Top Ramen, but I fed the stuff to my son. So, now that that confession is out of the way . . . the broth was very hot, so I was sort of slurping it. John thought this was very funny and would burst into hysterical laughter each time I took a sip. Bad Mommy that I am, I then slurped louder to elicit more laughter. I decided to film some of it, so, of course, he cooled down on his laughter then, but it's still funny.
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this photo means confessing that I attempted feeding John a canned soup product with pasta Os and chicken bits (and probably 75% of his daily sodium). I'm kind of desperate these days in getting him to eat anything other than cookies and crackers. The photo illustrates his new cutlery with real metal tips. I wanted to get him miniature all-metal cutlery, but haven't found those yet.
I love the video of him laughing! That is too cute!
ReplyDeleteThis is the set I have and it is really perfect for little hands.
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I never found a use for the long spoon, I recommend either the fork/knife/spoon or just the fork and spoon set.
Too cute!! I know that the last thing you want is to have food all over the floor, but putting the food in a small plastic bowl might just be enough excitement and something different that perhaps he will try and eat the new things. Of course, as with all things concerning a toddler, what works one day might not work the next and what didn't work 2 days ago might work today. LOL Nothing like getting creative, huh?
ReplyDeleteSarah: Thanks for the link!
ReplyDeleteMoms: So, when do you start practicing giving the toddler a bowl or plate? I have a bowl with a suction cup to try to prevent the child from throwing it to the ground, but John figured it out. I never give him a bowl or plate because of the inevitable.
You crack me up Katherine!! I like your "confessions." :) Of course, I too once swore I'd never let Emma eat anything that was processed and wasn't healthy, but I've since relented and am sometimes embarrassed at what I do allow her eat. For example, yesterday for lunch at Round Table, all she wanted were sliced black olives and shredded cheddar from the salad bar! Guess there are worse things, but I can't imagine a meal of primarily black olives being the best thing for her!
ReplyDeleteAnyway, RE: your question about bowls and plates...We've been putting Emma's food in her own bowl since she started feeding herself early on. And I just recently began giving her a plate. Of course we do have the frequent "toss the bowl/plate on the floor" battles when she doesn't want/like what I offer her. But there are just as many instances where she'll eat everything in the bowl and proudly hold it up to either ask for more or tell me "all done!" It gives her a sense of accomplishment that simply placing food on her tray, for whatever reason, does not.
Janeane: Part of why John sometimes gets to eat junky food is when that junky food (e.g., Top Ramen) is the only thing I can keep down without puking. I haven't found a way to be able to eat junk food in front of John yet without being forced to share. Harumph.
ReplyDeleteRe: bowls and plates, I guess I should start trying it. It just frustrates me that with tipping over an entire plate, he gets rid of all of his food at once. At least if it's on the tray, he has to throw the food bit by bit onto the floor and I can remove the tray before he gets too far. ;)
The bowls can help them use their utensils b/c there is something for them to scoop the food against (especially when learning to navigate spoons). All mine have dumped out their plates out at times, but I kind of feel like it's messier to put the food right on the tray. Personal preference I guess. Eventually each baby will usually insist on being like everyone else and having the spoons, bowls, etc.
ReplyDelete"I haven't found a way to be able to eat junk food in front of John yet without being forced to share. Harumph."
ReplyDeleteHa -- you think YOU'RE a mean mom. I stare them down and say "NO. This is for MOMMY. You're not getting any." and proceed to eat it in front of them despite their fussing. Tee hee.