I am embarrassed to admit that we have not been in the habit of having a family dinner together. Both Mark and I were raised having dinner as a family, but we have not made it a priority in our own home. There are many reasons for this. Mostly that Aspen is a SUPER picky eater and would never eat anything I cook for dinner. It has just been easier to feed the kids first, then make dinner for ourselves, usually after they are in bed. I just realized within the last week that we need to change that!
I don't have any great pictures, but over all, the change is going good. Well, actually, the first night was horrendous, but we are learning as we go. After the first night, I sat Aspen and Journey down to let them know about the changes and what I expected of them. Since then it has gone much smoother, and I am not as exhausted after making dinner.
New Rules:
1. Aspen sets the table
2. We all eat the same thing. If you don't eat, you go to bed hungry.
3. I need to plan the meals ahead of time.
Yes, I know, they all seem so obvious, but it's new stuff for me.
2 comments:
Erika I am glad that the meal planning and dinner as a family is going well. I know Ava can be real picky when it comes to food too!
Erika great job on starting that! I know you mentioned it a while back to me:-) Dont be discouraged with Aspen, Ben was picky too and soon learned that if you dont eat what we all make then you dont eat! I remember one night he was up at like 11pm and was eating his cold dinner we left on the table:-0! Keep Up the good work
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