tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post5965878964676610274..comments2024-03-22T14:46:37.849-04:00Comments on A Fly on Our (Chicken Coop) Wall: Stuffed Peppers As a Discipline Tool? Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-72237152339184290272015-02-13T20:51:13.353-05:002015-02-13T20:51:13.353-05:00Ugh. This is another reason why it stinks to be i...Ugh. This is another reason why it stinks to be in charge of dinner. Half the time someone turns up their nose at it. UGH.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-89786699567296005822015-02-10T15:05:32.789-05:002015-02-10T15:05:32.789-05:00You've heard some of the stories of Kyle's...You've heard some of the stories of Kyle's legendary pickiness. (That must not be a word, because spell check put a squiggly, red line under it.) I'd like to feel sorry for you, but I cannot. I win for world's pickiest eater.<br /><br />On her children's birthdays, a friend of mine would fix whatever meal they chose. The other kids in the family would choose their favorite foods, but one daughter would choose liver and onions, not because she loved them (she did not), but because she knew the other kids all had to clean their plates and eat it all....Dyanne @ I Want Backsieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946323852124525597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-52750502180020584792015-02-10T14:13:15.975-05:002015-02-10T14:13:15.975-05:00Reeses Peanut butter cups doesn't have real Ji...Reeses Peanut butter cups doesn't have real Jif peanut butter.<br />Or you are an irrationally picky eater that would drive me crazy. <br />One of the two. <br />:)<br /><br />I would be perfectly fine if each child had one thing that he just couldn't choke down. I can't eat peas or sweet potatoes without gagging. I get that. It's the not eating things they have eaten their whole lives that makes me super annoyed.<br /><br />I hope your little guy continues eating like that his whole life.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-17420025090112090402015-02-10T14:11:08.863-05:002015-02-10T14:11:08.863-05:00I do like it when people laugh. :)
Even better, th...I do like it when people laugh. :)<br />Even better, the zucchini was from the massive amounts we got in our garden this year. I had shredded a bunch, put it in baggies in 2 cup portions, and threw it in the freezer for just such occasion as this.<br />Let me know what you think of them!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-81219307294950177062015-02-10T12:09:24.142-05:002015-02-10T12:09:24.142-05:00I do not like peanut butter and I do not like choc...I do not like peanut butter and I do not like chocolate but I do love reeses peanut butter cups.<br />Figure that one out.<br />My kid is a garbage disposal and will eat all the things except for onions and I'm ok with that. I'll pick them out of whatever it is if that's the worst of his pickiness. I couldn't imagine suffering through a 45 minute clementine meal. Oh hell no. Kimberlyhttp://makemommygosomethingsomething.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-1694217868163895212015-02-10T10:38:17.508-05:002015-02-10T10:38:17.508-05:00Your making me laugh again, Christine. I can just...Your making me laugh again, Christine. I can just picture it. Stuffed peppers, that'll fix 'em. The recipe looks great - adding zucchini for some added vegetable value. I'm going to try this sometime soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-39791539761239033602015-02-10T06:46:50.587-05:002015-02-10T06:46:50.587-05:00Ha! We have had a round or two over the years with...Ha! We have had a round or two over the years with a child who didn't like the seeds on the bread I happened to purchase that week. Good luck to your starving child. :)<br /><br />It is good. I'll be finishing off the leftovers at lunch today, and I can't wait!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-65953786770126021582015-02-10T06:43:11.299-05:002015-02-10T06:43:11.299-05:00Hahahaha!! Unfortunately, she would be all for the...Hahahaha!! Unfortunately, she would be all for the idea. Actually, the next comment she made after her announcement that she could tell the difference between sour and non-sour raisins was, "Give me the container. I'll separate the whole thing if you want." Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-42868772949783507072015-02-10T06:41:40.431-05:002015-02-10T06:41:40.431-05:00I have one child who's reallly picky. My gene...I have one child who's reallly picky. My general philosophy on meals is that I make what I like. My kids either eat it, or they can make their own peanut butter sandwich or havfe yogurt. Except this week my on picky child just might starve because the bread I bought "has seeds in it" so he doesn't like it. <br /><br />Your stuffed pepper recipe sounds good!Amelia Bentruphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04289052534608175705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-73405384922394293862015-02-10T06:41:19.856-05:002015-02-10T06:41:19.856-05:00It's not a bad thing, just normal to be pompou...It's not a bad thing, just normal to be pompous about such things. I think that's part of why kids change on us or do crazy, frustrating things. Brings a little humble to our attitudes. Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-12136224926219456582015-02-10T06:39:15.585-05:002015-02-10T06:39:15.585-05:00a little bit of Jesus in them!?!?!? That has got t...a little bit of Jesus in them!?!?!? That has got to be one of the best lines ever spoken by a 7 year old! Hahaha!<br /><br />I may or may not have said the same things about prunes. Doesn't mean I ever ate them. And I love raisins.<br /><br />As for the apple, I've done that so many times with food that the kids themselves have chosen. Unfortunately, they are getting quicker and tossing food when I'm distracted with another child.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-82153866447067926992015-02-10T06:36:55.616-05:002015-02-10T06:36:55.616-05:00Thank you, Ma'am! :)Thank you, Ma'am! :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-2711755848444261612015-02-10T06:36:41.753-05:002015-02-10T06:36:41.753-05:00Why thank you!
Oh, OH the membrane peeler! I have ...Why thank you!<br />Oh, OH the membrane peeler! I have one of those, too. Drives me bananas. Which happens to be a fruit that half of my children refuse to eat.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-62837671011354604132015-02-10T06:30:37.895-05:002015-02-10T06:30:37.895-05:00Oh wait! I forgot! Same kid to this day at 25 yr...Oh wait! I forgot! Same kid to this day at 25 yrs old does not see my issue with his hating a boiled egg but loving Easter eggs. It must be that theres a little bit of Jesus in them....he said that when he was 7.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11630958840521397718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-88854224881034318802015-02-10T06:26:28.656-05:002015-02-10T06:26:28.656-05:00*insanity often ensued at ivy's place when her...*insanity often ensued at ivy's place when her picky eater was young enough to live at home.... <br /><br />"Look prunes are just big raisins....eat em!"<br />"Don't throw that away! You think apples grow on trees ? Eat it!"Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11630958840521397718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-31553190929661588402015-02-10T06:08:33.985-05:002015-02-10T06:08:33.985-05:00Bwahahahaha I do adore your style :D #MamaWinBwahahahaha I do adore your style :D #MamaWinLizzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480448062269641320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-51871362161748387532015-02-09T23:25:57.144-05:002015-02-09T23:25:57.144-05:00I was the same way--dinner, or no dinner, but not ...I was the same way--dinner, or no dinner, but not different dinner. <br /><br />You are too kind. I was thinking the sorting of the raisins was another passive/aggressive punishment. :-)Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-58926642953811228952015-02-09T23:20:51.565-05:002015-02-09T23:20:51.565-05:00Oh no...I do sound pompous dont I? Ugh. :(Oh no...I do sound pompous dont I? Ugh. :(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-34427430839221903252015-02-09T22:52:32.991-05:002015-02-09T22:52:32.991-05:00I am beyond impressed with your plan. One of my k...I am beyond impressed with your plan. One of my kids refuses to eat citrus. Another one insists on peeling away that thin membrane between slices. I could weep.Suburban Correspondenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11488916572135296650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-18631510260985645182015-02-09T20:41:47.185-05:002015-02-09T20:41:47.185-05:00Hahahahaha!!! Me? Say such a thing? Ummmm...I ju...Hahahahaha!!! Me? Say such a thing? Ummmm...I just read this comment to my kids, and they answered in the affirmative. Star forcefully replied, "You say that about onions all the time!" Hahahaha!! <br /><br />You are just cracking me up with this comment, Clark. That point isn't inconsistent at all. Cheetos don't actually have cheese on them!<br /><br />In the spirit of solidarity with you and my kids, Cheetos are awesome.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-30096022633329705172015-02-09T20:38:14.123-05:002015-02-09T20:38:14.123-05:00Yup. I was just as pompous when our oldest two wer...Yup. I was just as pompous when our oldest two were little. They ate everything and plenty of it. <br />It is most certainly the kids wanting to control something. Plus, they have never gone without food, so they don't understand just how fortunate they are. I've told my kids so many times, "It doesn't matter if it's not your favorite or if you don't particularly like it. You should still eat it if for no other reason than your body needs it." Apparently, they aren't quite mature enough to see that yet.<br /><br />I have pointed such things out to my kids, too. They don't even try to talk their way out. They are teens and just disagree. <br /><br />Our rule is no seconds of the things you like (We always have sides so I know everyone will eat at least the fruit.) unless you eat the other things on your plate. Or dessert. If we're having dessert, you don't get it if you haven't eaten dinner. Many a times, kids will eat what they don't like just to get the things they really want.<br /><br />Ha! I don't doubt it. If I didn't have to drive after dinner half the time, I would do the same. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-56230411527813379022015-02-09T20:30:07.565-05:002015-02-09T20:30:07.565-05:00Oh, sorry to hear that. They are the best photos E...Oh, sorry to hear that. They are the best photos EVER! (Just kidding.) :)<br /><br />Finally, a kid who will eat mushrooms! Mine all swear that mushrooms are horrid.<br /><br />My kids aren't allowed to say, "I don't like it" unless they have tried it not once, but multiple times.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-65355670904620415342015-02-09T20:21:03.483-05:002015-02-09T20:21:03.483-05:00You've never had stuffed peppers? Huh. Never w...You've never had stuffed peppers? Huh. Never would have guessed. <br /><br />Thank you for your discretion. I would hate for your boys to be upset with me. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-38074821840696848232015-02-09T20:20:16.581-05:002015-02-09T20:20:16.581-05:00I saw that post, and I assumed it wasn't norma...I saw that post, and I assumed it wasn't normal behavior since you did post it. The only time this is acceptable is on leftovers night and they can have whatever they want out of the fridge. <br />The changing of the preferences is so frustrating. It can only be a power thing, because taste buds don't change that fast.<br />It is darn near impossible to mess this up. Go for it!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1329563580023354380.post-20043221678486768062015-02-09T20:18:27.146-05:002015-02-09T20:18:27.146-05:00No, I will never do that. It's the meal we'...No, I will never do that. It's the meal we're having or nothing. I always have a fruit or other side with our dinners, so I know they aren't going to starve. Eat it or don't. Their choice.<br /><br />Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.com