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Lessons from My Munchkins

For lunch today, my 11-month-old ate avocado, cheese, apples and whole wheat bread, with a banana yogurt drink on the side. My somewhat pickier 3-year-old ate cheese and a BIG carrot. I think I should start eating more like my girls. The funny thing is I am the one who feeds them, so why is it so hard to feed myself equally nutritious food? Just a thought...

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  1. Mel -Tall Mom on the RunAugust 6, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    My hubby is a stay at home Dad...so my boys eat Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Macaroni, Hamburgers, tater tots, Pizza, Pasta, etc.. If I ate like my kids I would be a BLIMP!! LOL

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  2. AnnabelAugust 6, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    Aww how cute! I think sometimes it's easier for us to treat the ones we love more kindly than we do ourselves, eh?
    Good mom giving them such nutritious food!

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  3. JTCAugust 6, 2009 at 7:43 PM

    I have thought about that too. If I just ate yogurt, cheese, and fruit AND only when I am hungry, I would look great too. "The Kid's Diet" could be a great book idea!

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  4. 5 Miles Past EmptyAugust 6, 2009 at 11:20 PM

    This is SO true! My 4 year old eats so healthy and yet I find whatever is easiest and quickest for me! I think I will make a conscious effort to try and eat more like him!
    And so true JTC, I smell a book in the making! :)
    Amanda

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