Grrrrrrrrr. I know that as the parent, I'm supposed to get over it. I'm the mature one who should find an amiable route to compromise. But as of yet, the road to a happy dinner experience is closed. The road block, is Cooper.
Me: Cooper, what would you like for dinner?
Him: What are my options? (the reply is pretty salty)
Me: Quesadillas?
Him: Oh really, no.
Me: How about nachos?
Him: Naaaawwww.
Me: Pepperoni Pizza?
Him: I don't want anything cooked.
Me: OK. How about a sandwich?
Him: What kind?
Me: Peanut butter and jelly?
Him: No way.
Me: Ham and cheese?
Him: Gro-osss. Never.
Me: Turkey?
Him: Not even.
Me: Poop? How about a poop sandwhich?
Him: Mom! Gross, totally no.
Me: Well, I could make macaroni and cheese...
Him: Exasperated sigh followed by No.
Me: Apple?
Him: Nuh uh.
Me: Banana?
Him: Nope.
Me: Scrambled eggs?
Him: Don't even.
Me: I give up. What's your idea?
Him: I was thinking about something with chocolate.
Both: Grrrrrrrrr.
PHOTO NOTE: I know this photo sucks. But it is exactly the contemptuous face Cooper makes while we are having this conversation. Every. night. I'm not even kidding.
PS -- If you have a slightly contrary child, as I have indicated above, you should never, ever check out the book: 1000 Times No, by Tom Warburton. It only encourages them and broadens their ability to turn you down.
4 comments:
Claire gives me that same look when I don't give her something she wants. And the poop sandwich? I have tears running down my face. Adam would say something just like that. You guys must be related or something.
I'm feelin' your pain, girl! Austin only eats 10 things & it's mostly junk. He is ALWAYS saying he is soooo hungry & we tell him it's because he never eats!
I love your conversation.
Patti will be in town this week so we will have to come by.
I am LOL!
I love your blog! such darling pictures. KIds are so cute and your comments are so real, makes me laugh.
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