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I am not losing my mind. At least I don't think.

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Jan 25, 2021Liked by Scott Hines

I just read the story out loud and my 4YO commented, “I don’t know why the kid is not hungry. *thinks* Maybe he ate too big of a snack.”

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Jan 25, 2021Liked by Scott Hines

hoo boy this hits home.

Our youngest is VERY particular when she wants to be, and because of this, any meat-type substance on our plates is referred to as "chicken". One trick we've found? If it's got mushrooms in it, that chicken is getting eaten, no matter how it's prepared.

The worst, though? If there is any seasoning, the deals are off.

Babby: SPICY!!

Me, looking at food: Sweetheart, those are parsley flakes.

Babby: Chernobyl in my mouth!

Me: You are six, how do you even know that word?

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Jan 25, 2021Liked by Scott Hines

The twist was great. I came in thinking that this was going to be the whole partner wants to know "what's for dinner" routine and BOOM it's about the Dance of Dinner with young children.

My wife told me I can't bargain with my little one. I asked why not, she replied she's only 1.5YO to which I replied, then why is she able to go on meat strikes if she doesn't know any better. I was told to eat my vegetables.

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Is Cookbook a cop on the edge with nothing to lose or a loose cannon who gets results?

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