About food

i have been thinking about what i've eaten and the foods i give David lately. It is so very easy for me to put too many Goldfish crackers on his high chair lately, buying myself 15 minutes or so *Bad Mom Alert* or 25 minutes if i turn on the tv as well. i've realized he's gotten tons of carbs and cheese, which admittedly, toddlers do need. However, i've really gotta focus on providing him with meals where i set limits on how much he eats and what exactly he eats, taking the time to plan and prepare, instead of pouring him 30? 50? Goldfish crackers out of our Sam's Club economy sized bin while i search desperately for something of substance for him to eat. Usually it ends up being even more carbs, like ravioli, or cheese quesadillas, or oatmeal, things that take about 5-10 minutes to prepare, including deciding-what-to-make time. This diet is unfortunately what i am used to eating, but he really should be getting more diversity in his diet. He's loved everything i've given him, so why am i just feeding him the same old stuff? Because i won't leave the house and buy fresh food, and am too lazy to cut it up/cook it when i do have it. He's gobbled up avocado, broccoli, mangoes, apples, hummus, anything i've given him, on the occasion that i've put it in front of him, so there is no excuse for my not providing him with those things more regularly.

Just today i was inspired by this blogger i found randomly who legitimately puts thought into her menus, and plans them ahead of time. This is pretty great stuff. She feeds her child oatmeal, and crackers, but also other things, and seems to be empowered by having a set menu. You know how when you choose an outfit the night before that getting ready is so much easier and quicker? It seems to be that way for many women with menus. i would have to adapt my menus to my situation, with Kris being home for lunch and not dinner, but i think it could work. Once David's birthday is over and the house is clean and i get another paycheck, i will organize a list of regular meals, make a menu, and go grocery shopping. i will buy exactly what i need and no more, and i will also clip coupons to expand my savings.

As far as my diet is concerned, i think part of my problem is that i forget about meals until i am hungry. i pretty much eat twice a day, and they're always at different times. When i get hungry here at home, i just figure out what will be the fastest, (usually frozen pizza, 425 degrees for 12-14 minutes) instead of thinking at 11 AM, "i should put chicken in the oven with mixed veggies and a cream soup". This menu will be good. If i make a menu for David, it will mostly be what i eat, too, so if he eats more balanced meals, i will, too.

P.S. i bought edamame beans the other day at Sam's club. They are a young soybean that come frozen, and you can thaw them out, shell them, and eat them. They are like mini lima beans, but they have kind of a creamy, nutty flavor that David and i love. They will definitely be on the snack rotation.