So we have taken to refering to Matt and Nic as "the Big Boys" and Em as "the Baby" at our house. It works for generalities when the Big Boys are doing something together.
Like the Big Boys are at school.
Or the Big Boys need to take showers tonight.
Or, as has been the case more and more lately, the Big Boys are fixing their breakfast or lunch.
The Big Boys have been cooking. As my schedule has had to accommodate taking care of (nursing, changing, soothing) Emerson as well as the house work and a new job (yes, for real, I am back to work but more on that in another post), the Big Boys have had to take on more responsibility and independence. I feel a little guilty about this. But they LOVE LOVE LOVE cooking. So I have made an effort to teach them how to make simple foods and try new things.
Please note, these are not always the healthiest of foods. As is the case with "convenience foods", the sugar and fat content can be high and nutrition value low. But, if they can make some Eggo waffles to go with their cereal in the mornings, cool. Or if they can pop some microwave popcorn for an afternoon snack, awesome. Even if the pb&j's they make are heavy on the jelly, it's still a full tummy when they add in the apples and carrots.
Once they "master" their "dish", I allow them to try adding in new things. If the original foods were a teeny bit on the unhealthy side, the Big Boy's creations are waaaaaaaaaaay past unhealthy and some are borderline puke inducing. We discuss what they made and ways to make it better aka healthier.
So let me share some of the Big Boy's gems with you. Please note, all names are original and were thought up by the Big Boy's...
-The Exploded Tie Fighter: vanilla yogurt with crushed up granola bar and fruit snacks
-The Exploded At-At Walker: flavored yogurt (usually from a go-gurt tube) with yogurt covered raisins and sprinkles
-Delicious Peanut butter Sandwich: made with peanut butter, a chocolate nature's valley granola bar, and chocolate syrup.
-Matt's Waffles: Eggo's with syrup...in every square.
-Sugar Sandwich: peanut butter sandwich with brown sugar.
They do not eat these things everyday. And the sugar sandwich has been banned. But it's fun for them to mess around in the kitchen. It's fun for me to see what they come up with. And it's fun to share cooking with the Big Boys. I am working on finding easy, healthy recipes to teach them. However, every once in a while I like to eat junky food, too.
Case and point:
Like the Big Boys are at school.
Or the Big Boys need to take showers tonight.
Or, as has been the case more and more lately, the Big Boys are fixing their breakfast or lunch.
The Big Boys have been cooking. As my schedule has had to accommodate taking care of (nursing, changing, soothing) Emerson as well as the house work and a new job (yes, for real, I am back to work but more on that in another post), the Big Boys have had to take on more responsibility and independence. I feel a little guilty about this. But they LOVE LOVE LOVE cooking. So I have made an effort to teach them how to make simple foods and try new things.
Please note, these are not always the healthiest of foods. As is the case with "convenience foods", the sugar and fat content can be high and nutrition value low. But, if they can make some Eggo waffles to go with their cereal in the mornings, cool. Or if they can pop some microwave popcorn for an afternoon snack, awesome. Even if the pb&j's they make are heavy on the jelly, it's still a full tummy when they add in the apples and carrots.
Once they "master" their "dish", I allow them to try adding in new things. If the original foods were a teeny bit on the unhealthy side, the Big Boy's creations are waaaaaaaaaaay past unhealthy and some are borderline puke inducing. We discuss what they made and ways to make it better aka healthier.
So let me share some of the Big Boy's gems with you. Please note, all names are original and were thought up by the Big Boy's...
-The Exploded Tie Fighter: vanilla yogurt with crushed up granola bar and fruit snacks
-The Exploded At-At Walker: flavored yogurt (usually from a go-gurt tube) with yogurt covered raisins and sprinkles
-Delicious Peanut butter Sandwich: made with peanut butter, a chocolate nature's valley granola bar, and chocolate syrup.
-Matt's Waffles: Eggo's with syrup...in every square.
-Sugar Sandwich: peanut butter sandwich with brown sugar.
They do not eat these things everyday. And the sugar sandwich has been banned. But it's fun for them to mess around in the kitchen. It's fun for me to see what they come up with. And it's fun to share cooking with the Big Boys. I am working on finding easy, healthy recipes to teach them. However, every once in a while I like to eat junky food, too.
Case and point:
Corn dog brownies.
Delicious.
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