We’re one year into Operation Picky-Eatin’ Toddlers. Using strategies from the feeding specialist, we’ve made huge strides over the last year. But not without some major roadblocks along the way.
World War Food, Squeak Edition
I was so traumatized by Peanut’s chaotic visit to the feeding specialist, I had prepared myself for the worst when it was time for Squeak to go. How would the feeding specialist’s strategies work on Squeak, who was too young to be bribed with screen time and dessert? As it turns out, my little guy surprised us all.
World War Food, Part Three
Our first visit with renowned pediatric feeding specialist Dr. C was an emotionally (and physically) trying day. We’re taking a completely new approach to my incredibly picky eaters.
World War Food, Part Two
I have picky eaters. Not your average picky eaters, either. My kids put most toddlers to shame. It’s my biggest insecurity as a parent, it stresses me out, and it sucks. I’m not taking it lying down any more. This is the beginning of our family’s journey to help my kids have a normal (hell, I’d settle for semi-normal) relationship with food.
World War Food
At dinnertime, quite embarrassingly, I’ve lost my patience with Peanut more than once. But I’ve realized that something as unimportant as food is not worth the fight.
7 reasons my toddler makes me look forward to an infant
Toddlers are volatile and impossible to please. They’re also fascinating and somehow reach new heights of cuteness. This dichotomy that has me contemplating how much I am looking forward to having an infant again.
Rabbit food
I’ve never willingly eaten a leafy green vegetable in my life. So you can imagine my surprise when I found myself suddenly lusting after a salad. WTF is going on here?!
Laying Eggs
Just when I think my reproductive system is a total screwup, it surprises me by doing exactly what it is supposed to. Keep it up, sister!
Kitty
A dog named Kitty. A boy dog with a girl’s name. A species-confused, overly vocal, Kleenex-and-paper-towel-eating canine. My first fur baby. And a terribly broken heart after saying good-bye.