Picky Eaters

I think I am ready to strike when it comes to cooking. It doesn't matter what I make, someone is always complaining about it (except for my hubby of course who will eat anything under the sun). Maybe if I let them have McDonald's everyday for a month they might appreciate my cooking. I'm starting to get hives just thinking about what to make for dinner tonight. Seriously, should this really consume my time like it does?? The problem is I now have time to worry about it, I don't have the excuse of being too busy to cook. Yikes! Maybe I will start up that dance studio again and we'll go back to Hot Pockets, Mac N' Cheese, and hot dogs. :)

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  1. SusanNovember 13, 2009 at 8:04 PM

    Don't worry, they will eventually grow out of it. Even my picky eaters have gotten much better. Of course I only have 3 people to cater to whereas you have 5. I feel your pain!

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  2. KatieNovember 14, 2009 at 4:04 AM

    Just do what my mom did and let them fend for themselves!! I grew up on Top Raman, Hot Pockets, and microwavable corndogs and I turned out just fine :)

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  3. NatalieNovember 14, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    Also Katie forget the Banquet chicken that we also had a few nights a week. Yum! I use this website sometimes.
    http://www.simplifysupper.com/ It has a calendar and a meal for each day and a grocery list if you need. I have found some good ones on that. You know I've got Sean who is a picky eater.

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  4. NadiaNovember 18, 2009 at 1:50 AM

    Just know that you are not alone. I have 'yuck' comments and plates being pushed away every night too. No advice just empathy from me - sorry!

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  5. Eric and RozanneNovember 20, 2009 at 12:16 AM

    I feel the same way, and I always thought your kids were the good eaters. Paige always used to come to piano lessons talking about something good you were going to have for dinner. Glad to hear I'm not alone with the complaints. Alex gets pickier everyday...aren't they supposed to outgrow it?

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