We have been trying to be better about spending money - which means having a plan of what to make for dinner! If I know what I am making, I just do it. That way there isnt the temptation to go out and get something. Healthier and cheaper. Two things I need to do more of!! (ok, so not every dinner is exactly healthy when I make dinner at home, but at least I can make sure we are getting veggies and it is better than eating out, especially compared to fast food!)
Tonight's dinner was something easy since it was just Julian and I - Jeremy had to work. Hot dogs, rice, and veggies it was. I was being lazy and didnt feel like peeling carrots. So that was out. We have been eating tons of corn lately - because thats what Julian always picks when given the choice. I, however, love green beans. We hadnt had them for a while. Every time I suggest them, I get the "EEWWW" response from Julian. I decided tonight, that he would just have to suffer through eating some. I got the exact response I expected when he asked what was for dinner. But I told him he still had to eat some.
I got together Julian's plate, including about a half serving of green beans. I wanted him to eat some, but I didnt want him to hate me for making him eat too much of something he doesnt like. I was shocked when he started with the green beans to get them out of the way. And then he said "wow!" I said they arent that bad are they? His response completely shocked me. "They are kinda juicy, and kinda sweet" And then he devoured the rest! Of course, he didnt want more. But I should be able to easily convince him to eat them again.
It makes me wonder how often I do stuff like that. Avoid something that I 'dont like', only I am completely wrong! I have been stuck in a rut far too long, perhaps it is time to start trying things - even things that I 'dont like'.
But no matter what, at least I now have another veggie to add into my dinner plans. Lets hope things continue to go this well! (Julian easily ate his entire dinner without a fight tonight! I need more nights like that!)