So, as I said yesterday, four-year-old boy is becoming a problem. Initially stirred by the new experiment, he happily joined in eating his broccoli and chicken. However, now he's realised this new regime is here to stay, he's rebelling.
Yesterday he ate nothing at all but just drank milk. He should be as skinny as a rake but he's not, he's a very chubby little guy. The problem starts from breakfast since he refuses to eat cereal at all and will only occasionally nibble at a slice of toast. As I type he's drinking a Danao (it's got fruit and milk in it) and ignoring some bread and honey which I placed in front of him while he watches 'Cat in a hat'. Again..
A friend recommended a website and book range called 'The sneaky chef' which is based around the idea of pureeing vegetables and fruits and sneaking them into food that way. And while the whole point of this experiment was to get the children to want to eat veggies and to make healthy choices, I can see that with four-year-old boy, I'm going to have to do some outmaneuvering with him.
And so today will see me doing a little shopping for the project: I do like buying things for new projects although more often than not those items will sit in the cupboard, untouched, for ever more. I once decided grandly that I would take up running. I've never run in my life, but I liked the idea of going for long solitary runs at dawn. However, before I ran a step, I decided I would need some professional trainers, some fetching running pants and one of those little tops with a bra inside of it. Once all these things had been gathered, I prepared for my run. After a bit of a warm-up, I headed out. Five minutes later I returned looking like I was having an asthma attack, thus ending my running career before it had even began. I still have those trainers somewhere....
However, the shopping list today is quite necessary. A food-blender is the first item. Also three-quarter sized plates (they either use their plastic bowls or massive dinner plates, neither of which are appropriate) as well as cutlery for little hands ( knife and fork, as opposed to just a small fork).
Also, I need some inspiration as to what to feed four-year-old boy for breakfast. Any tips or advice, please post below!
Yesterday he ate nothing at all but just drank milk. He should be as skinny as a rake but he's not, he's a very chubby little guy. The problem starts from breakfast since he refuses to eat cereal at all and will only occasionally nibble at a slice of toast. As I type he's drinking a Danao (it's got fruit and milk in it) and ignoring some bread and honey which I placed in front of him while he watches 'Cat in a hat'. Again..
A friend recommended a website and book range called 'The sneaky chef' which is based around the idea of pureeing vegetables and fruits and sneaking them into food that way. And while the whole point of this experiment was to get the children to want to eat veggies and to make healthy choices, I can see that with four-year-old boy, I'm going to have to do some outmaneuvering with him.
And so today will see me doing a little shopping for the project: I do like buying things for new projects although more often than not those items will sit in the cupboard, untouched, for ever more. I once decided grandly that I would take up running. I've never run in my life, but I liked the idea of going for long solitary runs at dawn. However, before I ran a step, I decided I would need some professional trainers, some fetching running pants and one of those little tops with a bra inside of it. Once all these things had been gathered, I prepared for my run. After a bit of a warm-up, I headed out. Five minutes later I returned looking like I was having an asthma attack, thus ending my running career before it had even began. I still have those trainers somewhere....
However, the shopping list today is quite necessary. A food-blender is the first item. Also three-quarter sized plates (they either use their plastic bowls or massive dinner plates, neither of which are appropriate) as well as cutlery for little hands ( knife and fork, as opposed to just a small fork).
Also, I need some inspiration as to what to feed four-year-old boy for breakfast. Any tips or advice, please post below!
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| Does this child look malnourished to you? |
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