Have you ever tried to feed a starving crocodile?
Probably not, eh? But you can probably imagine the hungry look in the crocodile's eyes as you hold a prime cut of meat above his head. You might even be able to imagine the sound of snapping jaws and splashing water as the crocodile surges forward to take the food from you.
Now, add:
- screaming
- thrown food covering a 5-foot radius
- forks and spoons by your feet
- oh and at least one person crying (probably you)
… and you can also imagine what it is like to feed a toddler or three.
How do you survive?
Imagine lunchtime is a battle and prepare for all out war. Always avoid spaghetti! Believe me, it isn't worth it, no matter how expert you think your 'expertise' is. Embrace pouches whenever and wherever possible. You've seen them at the store, costing $1-$2 each; now you can make your own!
Cost effective and convenient? Now you're talking like a nanny!
Oh and one more thing...
Your in-home daycare is already taking up precious real estate in your home, so why are you storing full size high chairs and those tiny toddler tables in your garage?
They make miniature high chairs! Compact, lightweight, and they can be strapped to any dining chair or barstool. How awesome is that? (You can also fit roughly three of these bad boys on a coffee table, while you stand back and watch spaghetti and green beans fly. Learn from our mistakes!)
And remember: the most important part to any mealtime with toddlers is your clean-up specialist.
Ours is named Rufus and he's a 12-year-old wirehaired dachshund. (And not currently available on amazon.)
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