Stahlke Adoption

Battle of the Eggs

For growing kids, eggs provide a cheap source of protein, and we serve them every day for breakfast. I buy in bulk, about 15 dozen for $25. We vary the cooking method as we can, but scrambled are the fastest and most favored by the majority of kids.

Peter, however, dislikes scrambled eggs--intensely. We don't give him very many, but we require that he eat at least some. He's gotten very creative with disposing of them. When Kentucky sits only at Peter's chair and nowhere else, we know to put the dog outside during breakfast. If we leave the table, even briefly, it helps to check the trashcan, as well as what's wrapped inside the discarded napkins on the table.

Yesterday, we served scrambled eggs in tortillas. Peter finished his eggs more quickly than usual, so I thought we had finally found a way that he would eat them. After school, however, Kentucky planted himself at the radiator and wouldn't budge. Jonathan took a yardstick to swipe out all the dust, and socks, and papers. Included in the mess was a wrapped tortilla filled with eggs.

Looks like Kentucky wasn't quite as helpful to Peter this time!

posted by Stahlkes @ 1:46 PM