Feeding veggies to kids is a challenge to any parent. Dinnertime is almost always a battle of wills with parents usually waving the white flag. And I am no exception. I've had my share of healthy, lovingly-prepared dinners spilling on the high-chair tray and ending up on the floor. Luckily, I am winning this battle with Kuya. With Kowi, well, she does have an opinion on what goes in her mouth.
Kuya, I am proud to say, eats his veggies. Give him salad with lettuce, cucumber, celery, mushrooms, he'll eat it. Broccoli is not a problem, it's his fave. He even likes boiled camote tops with tomatoes and onion plus a little bit of fish bagoong. He's willing to try a dish just as long as it looks and smells okay. In fact, just the other day, he ate anchovies, capers and olives on pasta night with an experimental puttanesca recipe and asked for seconds.
I'm definiely having a harder time with Kowi. I've practically tried everything, from pleading, bribery, coercion, to downright deception. I've been secretly putting carrots in the pasta sauce. So far, its existence hasn't been exposed. Shhh!
But my persistence is finally paying off. She recently ate carrots and beans in her pancit, on her own. The trick? I just told her that carrots and beans will make her healthier, prettier and stronger. And that did it. Probably the word 'prettier' did it more than the others.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Hopefully, the veggie eating will continue and that I never have to wave that white flag anytime soon.
these are my thoughts on various inconsequences like being a stay-at-home mom, a former military wife, the meaning of life and everything else in between.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Friday, July 25, 2008
Describe my day tag. How's yours?
I got this tag from Nanay Belen. Thanks!
Here are the Rules:
1. List 6 things that describe yourself today or yesterday.
2. Add your blog to the list. Feel free to add all your other blogs.
3. Tag other online friends you know.
I would like to describe what happened to me yesterday, here it goes:
1. Yesterday, I woke up very early at 3:30am to send Hubby off . He leaves very early for work to avoid morning traffic.
2. I did the regular Thursday laundry.
3. Prepared breakfast for the kids, sausage and eggs. Before Kuya left for school, I had to review him a little bit for his long test in Science. I'm hoping he did well.
4. Played Leapfrog Fridge Phonics with Kowi. Today's activity was pairing the "mommy" letters with the "baby" letters. She's still confused with the letters B, D, P, Q and L.
5. I made my very first sponsored post and it got approved. Yay!
6. And now I’m tagging my friends – Shimumsy, Melisse, Jane, Jody, Michelle, Tet and Yenzz. Hope you have a happy weekend!
GailAdi/Momeen/Emmyrose/Dennis/Dette/Jirl/Janny/Nanay Belen/Carol/ YOUR BLOG HERE
Here are the Rules:
1. List 6 things that describe yourself today or yesterday.
2. Add your blog to the list. Feel free to add all your other blogs.
3. Tag other online friends you know.
I would like to describe what happened to me yesterday, here it goes:
1. Yesterday, I woke up very early at 3:30am to send Hubby off . He leaves very early for work to avoid morning traffic.
2. I did the regular Thursday laundry.
3. Prepared breakfast for the kids, sausage and eggs. Before Kuya left for school, I had to review him a little bit for his long test in Science. I'm hoping he did well.
4. Played Leapfrog Fridge Phonics with Kowi. Today's activity was pairing the "mommy" letters with the "baby" letters. She's still confused with the letters B, D, P, Q and L.
5. I made my very first sponsored post and it got approved. Yay!
6. And now I’m tagging my friends – Shimumsy, Melisse, Jane, Jody, Michelle, Tet and Yenzz. Hope you have a happy weekend!
GailAdi/Momeen/Emmyrose/Dennis/Dette/Jirl/Janny/Nanay Belen/Carol/ YOUR BLOG HERE
Everyone, vocalize!
According to a Yahoo News report, the Finns officiallt set the new record for the world's longest karaoke session. The Kouvola Karaoke Club began singing on July 2 and sang non-stop for an amazing 446 hours. That is more than 18 days! And they would've kept on singing if they hadn't sung the same song twice.
The Guinness Book of World Records awarded them with the certificate on July 11 after beating the previous record of 214 hours set by the Chinese.
The Guinness Book of World Records awarded them with the certificate on July 11 after beating the previous record of 214 hours set by the Chinese.
We have got to do something about this. We should not take this sitting down. Every Filipino unite and grab a mic! 5...6...7...8...
Thursday, July 24, 2008
About me
32 facts about Carol
1. I am a domestic goddess in training.
2. I am a stay-at home mom to Kuya and Kowi, 7 and 3 respectively.
3. I am a happy wife to Hubby who is a military aviator.
4. I graduated from DLSU with degrees in Psychology and Business Management.
5. I've just discovered the wonderful world of blogging thanks to Melisse.
6. I'm allergic to pineapple, fruit AND juice. It gives me a rash around the lips.
7. My foot size increased after my first pregnancy. It used to be a size 5.5, now it's 6-6.5.
8. Hubby gave away ALL my shoes after giving birth to Kuya. =(
9. I used to have a dog named Michael and my cousin Michael didn't like it.
10. I love watching House MD.
11. I know karaoke is cool!
12. I come from a military family. Two grandfathers, my dad, an uncle and a cousin on my dad's side, four uncles and two cousins on my mom's side.
13. I love peanut butter on bananas. Yummy!
14. I'm listening to Motown on my Ipod.
15. I've never had the mumps.
16. I got my butt pinched inside the LRT.
17. On 11.11.11, Hubby and I will have our 11th anniversary.
18. I had a regular, 3D and 4D ultrasound to make sure that Kowi was indeed a girl.
19. I used to drink tequila like a horse with no chaser. But now the smell makes my tummy turn.
20. I had my last cup of coffee in 2002.
21. I can rescue Princess Toadstool twice in Super Mario without using any warp zones in one take.
22. My mom got my second name from Marilyn Monroe. (and no, it's not Marilyn)
23. I can eat an entire bowl of Spareribs Rice from Le Ching.
24. I "proposed" to Hubby within an hour of meeting him. ;P
25. I labored for 3 days before finally giving birth to Kuya via C-Section. Ouch!
26. I hate the smell of buttered popcorn.
27. Given the chance, I think I can win 1 million in The Singing Bee.
28. I am currently homeschooling Kowi.
29. I love the smell of freshly cut grass and antispetic.
30. I watched My Bestfriend's Wedding on the big screen 7 times and cried every time.
31. I love going through the baby section of department stores. Hubby just patiently waits.
32. I am a self-proclaimed practical parent and bargain hunter extraordinaire.
1. I am a domestic goddess in training.
2. I am a stay-at home mom to Kuya and Kowi, 7 and 3 respectively.
3. I am a happy wife to Hubby who is a military aviator.
4. I graduated from DLSU with degrees in Psychology and Business Management.
5. I've just discovered the wonderful world of blogging thanks to Melisse.
6. I'm allergic to pineapple, fruit AND juice. It gives me a rash around the lips.
7. My foot size increased after my first pregnancy. It used to be a size 5.5, now it's 6-6.5.
8. Hubby gave away ALL my shoes after giving birth to Kuya. =(
9. I used to have a dog named Michael and my cousin Michael didn't like it.
10. I love watching House MD.
11. I know karaoke is cool!
12. I come from a military family. Two grandfathers, my dad, an uncle and a cousin on my dad's side, four uncles and two cousins on my mom's side.
13. I love peanut butter on bananas. Yummy!
14. I'm listening to Motown on my Ipod.
15. I've never had the mumps.
16. I got my butt pinched inside the LRT.
17. On 11.11.11, Hubby and I will have our 11th anniversary.
18. I had a regular, 3D and 4D ultrasound to make sure that Kowi was indeed a girl.
19. I used to drink tequila like a horse with no chaser. But now the smell makes my tummy turn.
20. I had my last cup of coffee in 2002.
21. I can rescue Princess Toadstool twice in Super Mario without using any warp zones in one take.
22. My mom got my second name from Marilyn Monroe. (and no, it's not Marilyn)
23. I can eat an entire bowl of Spareribs Rice from Le Ching.
24. I "proposed" to Hubby within an hour of meeting him. ;P
25. I labored for 3 days before finally giving birth to Kuya via C-Section. Ouch!
26. I hate the smell of buttered popcorn.
27. Given the chance, I think I can win 1 million in The Singing Bee.
28. I am currently homeschooling Kowi.
29. I love the smell of freshly cut grass and antispetic.
30. I watched My Bestfriend's Wedding on the big screen 7 times and cried every time.
31. I love going through the baby section of department stores. Hubby just patiently waits.
32. I am a self-proclaimed practical parent and bargain hunter extraordinaire.
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