Breakfast 🥞🍳
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When it comes to breakfast I try to make sure my kids have a variety. Today was a day they allowed me to do so... Kind of. I personally prefer that they have at least three things when they eat breakfast but a lot of times they simply want cereal.
Knowing that I decided to add more to it. Growing up the only time I had other foods with cereal was when we had breakfast at a hotel buffet. At home it was two bowls max and you're done. Now true cereal lovers know as delicious as it is it isn't very filling. To prevent my kids from racking up "cereal" charges 😉🤣... you get it... I make sure their bellies are full so that they aren't even tempted to ask for a third bowl. Now I'm no Nora smith I was not up before the roosters crowed to make it everything for the most part is quick and easy.
My kids can be pretty hangry and impatient in the mornings if their breakfast takes too long. So to avoid pantry raids I do negotiate with feral tyrants, moody preschoolers, and soon to be tweeners who track promises like there's no tomorrow.
As you can see the younger two enjoy their eggs so as a side with their cereal they received that and a fruit.
This may shock you if you're familiar with my previous food post but my soon to be tweener would actually eat what the other two ate with the exception of the eggs, however he asked for pancakes the night before and mama delivers. Since he doesn't eat eggs naturally he was given yogurt to complete his meal
I struggle with feeding myself in the morning after they are fed, because I'm immediately moving to the next task of the morning. Especially if I haven't had any caffeine. This past month I have been doing really well about pouring into myself and feeding myself as well not only physically but mentally. There is a different kind of love in taking time to prepare a meal for yourself.
Don't forget to feed yourself... oh and them kids too I guess 🤣🤣
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