I fed my baby a Lean Cuisine today. He was hungry and I wanted to watch the Project Runway from last week before the new one airs. In my defense it was Butternut Squash Ravioli with veggies on the side. That sounds like a healthy, toddler quality meal -- right? And, I just couldn't pull together a lunch with veggies based on what else was in the frig at that moment.
Ben, my son, was totally on to me though. When I served it [big smile on my face] he immediately looked skeptical. He placed a piece in his mouth, closed his mouth, and then reopened it and let the ravioli just fall out onto his shirt. He was disgusted with the lunch and with me. He knew what I did. He knew, I knew he wanted a hot dog and cucumbers. But, I persisted, pointing out the little snap peas that I know he loves. But, these weren't his snap peas. These peas were coated with some kind of thick white sauce adults need to entice them to eat vegetables. And, whatever this sauce consists of, babies know it is bullshit. Eventually, I knew the jig was up and I had to step up and be a good mom. I paused the DVR, pulled out the Aquadoodle and played with him while proper ravioli boiled on the stove. What can I say? I am learning.
