tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682294634457684129.post6609172812742896128..comments2023-03-26T05:25:40.690-07:00Comments on The TOOSI's: Monday, Monday. Can't Trust That Day.Mamatoosihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09695818681443622468noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682294634457684129.post-25032903641422707572009-09-22T11:12:43.690-07:002009-09-22T11:12:43.690-07:00I know it's easier said than done, but just be...I know it's easier said than done, but just be patient. It will pass. My kids used to be the best eaters--then they turned two. Gavin has become a much better eater over this last year, so I promise that it does get better. He even tries new and different things! Lauren, on the other hand, is playing the game. She'll ask for something and then staunchly refuse to eat it. I got so mad last night that I resorted to yelling. She was so shocked, she sat down and quietly ate her dinner. :)Stacy Romanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12847861175484850922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682294634457684129.post-36449456791136557932009-09-21T16:41:06.657-07:002009-09-21T16:41:06.657-07:00Leann, apparently you have not seen the dresser in...Leann, apparently you have not seen the dresser in Parker's bedroom!Dadaaaaahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16777421985531108461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682294634457684129.post-36271937251783569572009-09-21T15:40:47.880-07:002009-09-21T15:40:47.880-07:00Have you tried like a reward system yet? You know ...Have you tried like a reward system yet? You know like a sticker wall and he gets a star for everything he does by himself like getting dressed, eating, brushing teeth ect.Leann Capranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682294634457684129.post-21813918628309702912009-09-21T14:34:53.994-07:002009-09-21T14:34:53.994-07:00This is such a sticky situation....and honestly I ...This is such a sticky situation....and honestly I don't know the answer. I'm dealing with this myself too but in a different way...with my 4-yr old son who constantly says he can't do stuff. I know he can and he just has to apply himself but he gets discouraged so easily at the first bit of challenge. I keep telling him practicing will help but if he can't do it 100% right the first time, he doesn't want to do it. <br /><br />In reference to your little guy refusing to feed himself, I think you should just try to stick with what you're doing, if it feels right. My pedi used to always tell me that kids will not starve. They can go a whole day practically not eating anything substantial and they'll be fine. They make up for it over time. <br /><br />One of my little twins doesn't like to use utensils when he eats so he'll use his hands. I take the meal away from him until he tries with the fork/spoon. I know he can do it but sometimes he's just too impatient. He's 2.5 yrs old so I know he can do it. <br /><br />This whole parenthood thing is tough, isn't it?Helenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10743718606624231459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682294634457684129.post-37527259538433087272009-09-21T11:58:41.474-07:002009-09-21T11:58:41.474-07:00Okay Erin- Here's my input. Dont be to hard on...Okay Erin- Here's my input. Dont be to hard on yourself at all! totally normal stuff. they're feeling their oats. trying to see what they can get away with. The food change. he's a toddler and you were lucky he ate that stuff in the beginning haha! easy never does. its rare. my pedi said to not be to crazy about it. the toddler diet is pretty much made up of cheese, gold fish crackers, ck nuggets, and milk. they some how survive and grow just fine. she advised to sneak in the healthy foods as much as possible and to continue to put the healthy stuff on his plate. he will eventually eat normal. <br /><br />They're their own little people. he will not like things you want him too. be creative. like easy will only eat the purple grapes not green. haha. pick your battles of whats really important. so i buy purple now. no biggie.<br /><br />with the feeding himself. He wont starve. he will eventually eat. this is what i do: i feed easy his normal meals through out the day. sometimes he eats very well, sometimes barely anything. i dont stress to much about it and at the end of the day before he goes to bed. if i know he barely ate anything that day i will feed him a yogurt or something before bed so i know he will sleep ok.<br /><br />hope my novel helps. :)MOMMY-MOMOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01869935406227884374noreply@blogger.com