Let me back up...Aunt Allie was WONDERFUL and watched the boys for us while we were on our cruise. What we didn't know, was that she was introducing a "New Rule", said Owen, with the boys...you must try one new food or ELSE...(ok, I added that part, but the only person more stubborn than me is her!!) All the boys managed to do well at this "New Rule" except Owen...who doesn't eat as it is...She was Sooooo mean, a BITE of a carrot OR a BITE of an apple...hard core isn't she?!?! Well not knowing that she meant business, Owen gave her a run for her money and well I'm happy to report after throwing up from crying...1 point goes to Aunt Allie...next night, chicken and rice or no playing at Aunt Nat's. 2 points now on Aunt Allies side...OH NO...the Cucumber...again, point for Aunt Allie...
Now, fast forward two weeks...Owen is sleeping over at Aunt Annie's house...and what is for dinner, something he DOESN'T"T LIKE, "My mom said I don't have to try something new!"(btw I never said that nor will I !!! )...with a panic in his voice... but unlike Aunt Allie, Aunt Annie gave in and he ate a Chocolate Chip Muffin instead...now for Owen that's like 10 points for Aunt Annie but in a GOOD WAY!! :D
I should have you know that this "NEW RULE" was already a rule at our home Owen just didn't think his aunt could be so hard core...Like his mean mother!!! (but hey, were sisters and well...we learned from the best, Thanks Dad!) So, the other night Owen REFUSED to eat anything that wasn't drenched in chocolate and after a 2 hour stand off, this is where I found him...
when he woke up he told me that "I made him go to bed without food in his tummy!"...I quickly reminded him that he CHOOSE to go to bed with out eating...Then no joke, 2 seconds later he was fighting me again because I would not let him eat 4 cookies for breakfast...guess I need to start locking the door when I eat MY breakfast :D!!
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Stand your ground, you can do it!!! He's only 5, don't let him win. By the way, I'm pretty sure he had fruit roll ups for dinner at my house. good luck
Classic story . . . LOVED it! I think that Owen might enjoy coming over to Aunt Evie and Uncle Jeff's house. With that cute face he can have whatever he wants from me. One day your kids will beg you to make fish and vegetables for dinner. Our kids that once would never look at it request it for dinner all the time. Don't worry, he'll come around. :)
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