Now, I realise this won’t come as a surprise to many mums, but I now concede to the fact that eating with your child is the best way forward, specifically evening meals. I use the term ‘evening’ loosely, because I of course mean 5-5.30pm.
It is ridiculous that I was breaking my back to cook something for Austin at 5ish, only to have to prepare something for us adults after Austin had gone to bed. In my defense, I do think it’s quite a high mental barrier to get over- saying goodbye to yet another adult ritual. I don’t like eating so early, I’m starving again by 9pm and I can’t have a glass of wine with dinner at that time as I’m still breastfeeding. And I wouldn’t want to anyway at that hour. But it’s all part and parcel of having kids I reckon, and I’ve finally accepted this part of it.
We had a roast yesterday. Now Austin has some edges of teeth through, he can handle meat much better, and he certainly enjoyed the chicken juice soaked parsnips and roast potatoes.
Yes carrot, you shall be mine…
I am really enjoying following your blog. My little guy is a few months behind yours. Eating together is one of the key reasons I was attracted to baby-led weaning. It makes meals so much easier and more enjoyable. Last month, I wrote about our first family meal together: http://howtofeedahenry.blogspot.com/2012/07/a-family-pancake-breakfast.html. Since then, we always eat breakfast and dinner together.
It’s easy to forget about that benefit- Austin recently started liking porridge again, but only off a spoon. It’s a right pain when I’m trying to eat my breakfast too! Much easier to have him helping himself while everyone else is tucking in. Will definitely check out your blog!