So the kids are bored and you are too. It's the kind of day when you just want to keep them happy (aka busy). What do you do for lunch on a day like today?
PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD!!!!
Start with a few hot dogs and some spaghetti. Cut the hot dogs into thirds and do the same with the spaghetti.
After making sure EVERYONE has clean hands, just let them do what kids do best.
Poke and prod and build...in other words, LET THEM PLAY WITH THEIR FOOD!
You'll get some sweet relief - to empty the dishwasher or make a side-dish.
And the kids will be so intent on this rule-breaking 'game' that you won't hear a peep out of them...
well, maybe a GIGGLE or two!
Soon you'll have a table full of funny-looking critters like this.
I don't quite see it, but evidently a couple of these are WOODPECKERS!
Imagination can be a wonderful thing!
Now put these creations into the water you have boiling on the stove. Oh, didn't I tell you to boil some water? Well, you should have known these needed cooking...RIGHT? ha, ha
Bring to a boil and cook for about 8 minutes. Then turn off the heat, cover and let set for about 5 minutes more. This allows the spaghetti inside to soften.
Look at that SMILE! Add a small portion of spaghetti sauce (or ketchup) and let the eating commence.
Kids will ALWAYS eat better when they have had a HAND in the preparation. ::grin::
When you actually let them PLAY with their FOOD, it's a WIN - WIN situation.
Inspired by Pinterest
Awsome, fantastic and nutritious!!! Such a cheerful and yummy post...Thank you so much for the idea:))
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked it, Joanna! It was such fun to do. I wish all of my posts were this easy...I didn't do my usual 'fretting'. lol
DeleteGreat activity for hand-eye coordination and fun! Great tip!
ReplyDeleteErika, you're so smart! I didn't even think of the hand-eye coordination aspect of it, but even barely 2-year-old Lukas was an expert at it!
DeleteLove this! Thanks for linking up to "Try a New Recipe Tuesday!" :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the linking opportunity...glad you liked it!
Deletethis is great fun! please link it up for our Kids in the Kitchen Link up! It's perfect- http://www.adventurezinchildrearing.com/2012/02/kids-in-kitchen-2nd-link-up.html
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind comment and offer for a link-up. See you there!
DeleteWonderful Birgit - thanks for linking - we do it every Tuesday - hope you'll join us- older posts are fine - kids in the pictures are not necessary - any family friendly recipe will do - this one is great!
ReplyDeleteGreat! I'll try to send some more links your way on Tuesdays then. Thanks for the invite!
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