Monday, April 12, 2010
still waiting
I am sitting at my kitchen table. It is 7:07 PM. My youngest daughter has a plate of food in front of her that I am sure is icy cold. Dinner started closer to the 6:00 mark. My eldest child left the table about 15 minutes ago. She inquired about dessert, but I reminded her that her sister was still eating. With a shrug she left, saying "call me when it is time for dessert!" We shall see. I think I need another drink...
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Ha! I know that all too well...
ReplyDeleteWhen I took a parenting course, this was one of my "hot buttons" as well. The course taught a method that did work for us...Essentially, it was this: dinner is 20 minutes. So I said not a word beyond setting the timer and indicating that the plate would be removed at the end. No nagging, no battles (beyond the initial "Hey...why are you taking my plate away!" on night one and two).
ReplyDeleteBelieve it or not, he learned. And he still doesn't eat the greatest selection of foods around, but it's WAY better than it used to be. And do you know something? *I* sure feel better!
Good luck!
I was very calm. I did not yell. I debate the timing method, but have not gone there yet. I suppose I am walking that fine line of how long will it take until I break?
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