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rojerono
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Re: Does anyone with kids actually have a normal, peaceful dinner?
We used to have similar nights when the boys were young. I remember Robbie would squeeze Noah's hand when we were doing prayer or Noah would toss a tantrum. It was massive stress.
The good news is that consistancy has all but ended their shenanigans now that they are older. They come to the table when they are called, they assist with setting the table and sometimes with prepping the meal and they eat what they are offered - or they get no after dinner treat.
They still get their whine on.. "I don't LIKE CHICKEN!!!!!!!!" or "Pasta AGAIN??" but it's a lot less than it was and as frustrating as it can be we are very passionate about eating meals as a family whenever possible so we power through.
Don't worry.. it WILL get better. Hang in there!
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MrsRivera
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Re: Does anyone with kids actually have a normal, peaceful dinner?
Posted by SweetTooth
This is why we eat after they go to bed for the night. It is way too stressful to eat while they are awake.
We do this, too, but we are actually trying to get out of that habit. We had a "family dinner" together a few nights ago, and it was actually really nice. I feel that Ryleigh actually ate much better than usual, because she spent the whole time watching us, and feeling like she was one of the "big kids", you know?
It's a challenge for us to eat so early, though...we're 8:30 dinner people, and Ryleigh goes down for the night at 7:30.
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| Posted 2/8/10 8:46 AM |
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Bxgell2
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Re: Does anyone with kids actually have a normal, peaceful dinner?
Posted by prncsslehcar
Actually, we really do have a great dinner time. I take no bullshite, though, and never have and there have been times where she's gone to bed with no dinner from a tantrum. She learned quickly that's not the way to get what she wants and now we have very nice, peaceful dinners
Same here. And Alex has learned, very quickly, that she either eats what we are having for dinner, or she goes to bed hungry.
The key in our house is to have dinner early - around 6pm or even earlier if possible, because she becomes a DEVIL if she's gets too hungry.
Yael usually hangs out in her highchair playing with toys, or in her exersaucer, while we eat. Thankfully, she's a great baby and rarely complains.
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| Posted 2/8/10 8:49 AM |
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Bxgell2
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Re: Does anyone with kids actually have a normal, peaceful dinner?
Posted by MrsRivera
We do this, too, but we are actually trying to get out of that habit. We had a "family dinner" together a few nights ago, and it was actually really nice.
Family dinner is a priority for us - I can't tell you how many studies I've read that show the importance of that part of the day where everyone sits down together and talks about their day - studies show kids who have family dinner are less inclined to use drugs, and teenage pregnancy rates are lower.
It can be a pain sometimes, but it really is my favorite time of the day to sit down at the table, and ask Alex what her favorite part of the day was and listen to her ramble for 10 minutes about her friends and school 
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MrsDrMatt
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Re: Does anyone with kids actually have a normal, peaceful dinner?
I have 3 (2 years and 11 month twins). Dinner time goes smoothly. Me and the hubby laid down the law on this one. No choices you eat what I make or you don't eat. If you throw a tantrum you are ignored (unless you are sick). it is one of the things we didn't want to sacrifice.
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| Posted 2/8/10 8:52 AM |
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JenBenMen
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Re: Does anyone with kids actually have a normal, peaceful dinner?
normal dinner? 2 kids 2 and under/.....YEAH...okay!!!
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| Posted 2/8/10 9:23 AM |
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CookiePuss
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Re: Does anyone with kids actually have a normal, peaceful dinner?
Posted by jellybean1420
It's the same thing every night. TJ is whining and crying because he can't decide what he wants to eat between the 3 things he does eat  and without fail, just as we are about to sit down and eat Derek starts to whine because he wants to be held. He ends up sitting in one of our laps while we eat or sitting in the boppy on top of the table 
For the most part, yes. They are one and three so peaceful needs to be taken with a grain of salt.
I don't cater to either of them. I make enough of a choice that they can find something on their plate to eat or they don't eat. Sometimes I make things that are questionable and I don't force those things on them but there is always something on their plate that they like.
Derek is still so little and I don't think there is anything you can do about him wanting to be held at this point. Once he's on solids, I would feed him at the same time everyone else eats.
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| Posted 2/8/10 9:24 AM |
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eddiesmommy
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Re: Does anyone with kids actually have a normal, peaceful dinner?
Posted by Salason
Oh goodness no... I find it to be the most stressful time of the entire day!
me too!!!!!!!!!! Its hands down, my least favorite part of the day.
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| Posted 2/8/10 9:25 AM |
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JennyPenny
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Re: Does anyone with kids actually have a normal, peaceful dinner?
Posted by Bxgell2
Yael usually hangs out in her highchair playing with toys, or in her exersaucer, while we eat. Thankfully, she's a great baby and rarely complains.
This is what Alexa does, too. When she is about 3 I will have her eat only what we eat, but until then the choice will be hers.
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| Posted 2/8/10 9:36 AM |
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Michelle
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Re: Does anyone with kids actually have a normal, peaceful dinner?
It has never been an issue for us. We don't give them choices, I make what is for dinner and they have to at least try the three items I put on thier plate. If they started whining or refusing to eat they went into time out. I also would not hold them when at the table they were in the high chair pulled up to the table or then a booster seat. Even if they previously didn't like an item I would keep introducing it and now my kids will basically eat everything.
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| Posted 2/8/10 10:16 AM |
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trnity44
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Re: Does anyone with kids actually have a normal, peaceful dinner?
Posted by DRMom
Posted by SweetTooth
This is why we eat after they go to bed for the night. It is way too stressful to eat while they are awake.
Ditto!
Us too.
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