Tuesday, October 07, 2008
45 Minutes, 4 Cookies and a Regular Coke
That is what it took to get me through Brynne's latest tantrum. Just how important is chocolate milk anyway? That is all she wants to have today. Actually, that's all she has to eat and drink most days. I try to provide actual food for the child. She simply won't eat it. It is about 2 o'clock in the afternoon and she has already had 3 "shake-shakes". That's roughly 36 oz of milk so far today. I made her lunch. She didn't eat it. So after a little while, she was asking for another shake-shake. I told her she could have some food. She would not give up. She cried and carried on for more than 45 minutes. I held my ground, though. And during the tantrum proceeded to down 4 chocolate chip cookies and a regular Coke to keep myself from doing something I would regret. Wait, I DO regret that. But at least I didn't beat my child or cause her any physical harm. I just don't know what I am supposed to do. Should I continue the fight over chocolate milk, or just give in to avoid the inevitable war of wills with an extremely stubborn child? As for today, I had already picked my battle. I said no. And when I say no, I mean no. Even if I regret it later. But I don't know which to regret more. Not having her eat balanced meals, or having her throw a screaming hissy fit every time I tell her no more chocolate milk. Seriously...tell me! What should I be fighting for? Sometimes I think I should just stop buying the evil concoction...force her to have something...ANYTHING....but chocolate milk. But I am so afraid of the tantrums that will ensue. Any advice for a really stressed out, exasperated mom? People are always saying "Pick your battles". Which battle do I pick? At least she is asleep now. It's the only thing saving me (and her) today.
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You should probably stop buying it. I know that's probably not what you want to hear. It's kind of like the diaper thing though. No more diapers - can't wear em. Maybe you could tell her that ____day is the last day you will be having it. Prep her for it, maybe she'll enjoy the last few and then be done. She'll get over it eventually. And she'll eat when she's hungry. Right? that's what I keep telling myself.
I think the above comment is pehnominal. After a few days, or who knows when, she'll get used to it. My kdis are picky but it used to be a lot worse. I took my mom's advise: We had a wooden cow in our kitchen that said "You have two choices for dinner. Take it or leave it." Eventaully she'll get used to expanding her diet.
Alicia... I feel for you. We are lucky to have been blessed with a good eater, but i have friends with very picky eaters. One thing they do is set a daily limit. They say today you get 3 cookies. The kid can eat them all at once or ration them, but once that limit is gone for the day it is gone. It seems to work for them. Their kids are a little older, I don't know how well a 2 year old would understand that. Good Luck!
Thanks for your input guys. I really do appreciate it. And I have made up my mind. I am no longer going to buy the evil concoction. When this can is gone (which will be very soon) I am just going to tell her there is no more shake shake. If we don't have it, she can't drink it. It is going to be a difficult couple of days, I am sure. I think this might be worse than getting her off the binki, but definitely worth it in the long run. Right? Wish me luck!
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