In addition to prayer on the matter, I thought I would introduce some new tactics. So, last week, I printed out some dinner appropriate color sheets and had the kiddos sit down and color while I finished up dinner. I thought it would be fun to have the color page coincide with that night's meal (although it didn't make them any more excited to eat there veggies!).
I'm happy to say it worked! Something about just having one sheet to color instead of a whole coloring book helped them focus a bit more. They also got a kick out of mommy playing "teacher." Asking them, "What color is the carrot?","What letter does carrot start with?", etc. And it bought me just enough time to finish up the meal and get it to the table.
Here are the results....
And here's dinner...
I am so loving roasted veggies these days. For these carrot "fries," simply slice carrots into small sticks (I used approx. 7-8 regular size carrots, peeled) and coat with approximately 2 T. of olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste. Roast in the oven on 425 degrees for approximately 20-25 minutes. Our other favorite veggies to roast are cauliflower and potatoes.
You can find the carrot coloring page here. Happy coloring (and cooking)!
We actually got around to playing Bunco:)
Wren was the first "Big Bunco" winner allowing her the honor of wearing the Big Bunco Bunny Ears! Amy W. proved victorious, however, with the most Big Bunco's at the end of the night! Congrats to Angie and Wendy who also took home prizes.
And last but not least, the best part of the night...Chicks with chocolate!!
Cheers!!
With the car serviced and ready to go, we headed to Dauphin Island for a family get together with the Tews!
Walker and Kathryn LOVE playing with the rocks.
The girl cousins (l-r: Kathryn, Macie, Brianna, Emma Katherine, and Kelsey)
Walker and the girls:)
The whole gang! Boys included!
Boy, were we tired after all of the day's festivities! But what a wonderful way to spend the weekend--beautiful weather, fun fellowship and delicious food!
