Everyday Victories
(Please note the chubby baby arm reaching for the pretzel. *dies*)
My oldest (5) has reached the veggie-hating age. He has a couple that he likes but the rest? He dismisses with a “I don’t like that!” even if he’s never tried it! Suuuuuper frustrating. My 2 year old will at least try everything but he’s not much of a veggie fan either.
This past weekend we headed out to the farmer’s market and I gave each kid a couple bucks to spend on the vegetable of their choice. But the rule was that they had to eat whatever they chose!
After a couple spins around the market, they decided on lettuce and some pretty carrots. Carrots are one of the veggies that they both like so I knew those would be winners but I was worried they would both refuse to try the lettuce. But my oldest was so excited by this idea that he volunteered to wash it when we got home (but wasn’t too thrilled to find a bug in it!) and then requested a sandwich with lots of lettuce and some of his brothers carrots on the side.
He loved the it! I asked if I could make a salad with it and he said I could but then he stared at me the whole time to make sure I didn’t use all of his lettuce.
Definitely a victory for mom!
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Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen:
June 21st, 2012 at 6:42 am
I love that. I need to take my 5 year old to the farmers market. He’s getting way too picky too
Rachel @ Baked by Rachel:
June 21st, 2012 at 1:18 pm
So cute! Great idea and we’re definitely battling the same thing here. It cracks me up with how much 2yo is willing to try.
Deanna:
June 21st, 2012 at 1:21 pm
oh boy, two of my favorite ingredients …. blueberries and coconut!!! What’s not to love?!!! I’ll be trying this recipe very soon. Good one to post!! Great pic, too.
lisabella:
June 23rd, 2012 at 1:46 pm
You live in the Springs? I thought you were up in Denver. :) How did you like that Farmer’s Market?
amanda:
June 23rd, 2012 at 1:48 pm
Yup, we’re in the Springs! Are you? I expected the market to have more produce but there were only 2 stands when we were there. It was all art. Maybe they’ll have more fruits & veggies later in the summer? I hope!
lisabella:
June 23rd, 2012 at 1:53 pm
I am! Moved here in October 2010 from California. The lack of produce at the markets bums me out! There’s one in Briargate that should have fruit. I was up in Eagle the other weekend and found a farm stand with fruits and vegetables and they said they sell down here too. We got some really good peach/apricot combination. And kettle korn. Can’t forget that. ;)
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Tracey:
June 25th, 2012 at 9:36 am
I think I say this every time you post pics of them, but your boys are seriously the cutest! What a great idea to let them choose their own veggie at the farmer’s market. Sounds like it worked :)