There are many things that children blame their parents for, not the least of which is their weight. Recently we were having breakfast when Reid announced that she didn’t want to eat her crusts. I said that was fine but that she wouldn’t be getting another piece of toast before the previous one was gone. All of a sudden, the offending crusts were more palatable. Amazing how that happens.

A bit later, Reid announced, “I’m full.” I responded with, “Stop eating.” This is the sort of thing that I’ve been saying in these situations for a long time. I always wonder why we have such conversations since we say the same sorts of things each time. I don’t want food to be cause for battles - I have to save my energy for keeping Reid in her chair and using an “inside voice”.