Hi, hope everyone had a great Christmas. Our family did, the girls got so many great things. I promise to post some pics about it soon, but first I have to vent my frustrations over my little Sarah's eating habits.
I know that I've written about this before, but I sometimes feel like it's getting worse, not better like I think it should. We have just spent 2 really unhappy dinners in a row with a crying child who refuses to eat anything on her plate besides the fruit and bread (if that's offered). I have always been of the opinion that natural consequences should do the trick because, hey if you are hungry enough then duh you'll eat, right? Not so with stubborn little Sarah! She tells us she's full (when she hasn't eaten since lunch) and if we ask if she wants to grow up to be strong and healthy she tells us no she likes to be little! Do ANY of you have any more pearls of wisdom for me? Nate has been trying to make her sit at the table until bedtime (about 1 to 1 1/2 hours after dinner) just to get her to eat a bite. Mind you, we're not trying to make her clean her plate, just give the food a try.
In contrast, Shelby is doing really well about trying things. She may not always like it and finish it, but she at least tries which is all we are asking.
Okay, I'm done venting now but really if you have any pearls of wisdom that don't involve physically shoving the food down her throat (because that has crossed our minds) please, please let us know!
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Frustrated!
Posted by aimeeson99 at 9:50 PM
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This is my life with Maren. I thank Jim for it. You know how fussy he is too. I have talked to a few Doctors and they say to continuously put all the foods on their plate, but also put something healthy you know they will eat as well (like you are doing) The more I talk about trying the foods or begging or threatening, the less success I have. I just put it on the plate and hope. Some people seem to have luck with a "no thank you bite" but I can't even get her to do that. So I don't even ask. I just put it on the plate and wait. It's hard. I know. Especially when you KNOW it's something they would like if they would get it on their damn lips!!
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