So quote my husband:
"I better stop eating like a putz or my kid will eat like a putz too."
Yes, we are not currently the best example for our future child. Brandon doesn't like those icky green things called vegetables and I can't be trusted with portion size around sugar. And the only time we sit down and eat a meal together (not in front of the TV) is at a restaurant or when company comes over. Time to rethink those habits in favor of balanced meals and family togetherness.
Step 1: More home cooked meals. Per usual, Brandon was craving a pizza yesterday. So instead of giving in to our normal habit of ordering whatever we want, I offered to make home-made pizza. Our budget could certainly use the break and I needed to get back into the cooking habit. I made a few mini pizzas for myself so I could have a variety of toppings like extra veggies,
refried beans and soy chicken. Might sound strange, but oh so good! Alright, so I ate my pizzas on the couch watching TV and Brandon ate his while playing World of
Warcraft, but this is just step 1!
Step 2: Sit down and eat as a family. Brandon is out of town tonight so I invited my parents over for a home cooked meal. I had fun laying out
placemats, napkins, and even a rose for the table. Cooking for others keeps me motivated. No way I'd be sitting down to a meal like this by myself. Now I just need to get Brandon involved...
Step 3: Plan ahead. I need to have
pre-cooked meals for lunches and plans for dinner so I can do prep work the night before. Let's see if I can go the whole week without buying lunch. Once upon a time this was a regular habit.
I'm feeling more motherly already! :)
