Graham's apple
The other day Elijah came to me asking for a banana to eat. At the time, the bananas in our house were more ripe than Elijah prefers and I knew he would waste it, so I offered him an apple instead. He decided to waste that too. He took one bite and threw it in the trash (I know your kids would never do that, they love healthy food!)
Here's where the story gets better. About that time Graham said he wanted an apple too. Knowing that Graham is my picky eater, I did not want to waste another apple to the garbage, so I did it. Yep, I took Elijah's apple out of the trash can and gave it to Graham, thinking he would only take a bite too.
Well, much to my surprise he ate, and he ate, and he ate it some more. I failed to give Graham a lesson in apple eating (he has only ever had apple slices) and this is how much of it he ate...
I know this post is going to get me a nomination for mother of the year. Kid still in pjs, eating food out of the trash and he doesn't even know that you don't eat the core of an apple. Awesome.
LOL hilarious! My husband eats all but the stem too, and that little dirt /germs will help build up the immune system ;-)
Posted by: Marla Stanley | February 25, 2010 at 09:37 PM
My oldest used to do the same thing. The only thing he would not eat was the steam. The whole thing would begone , but the little steam.
Posted by: Michelle | February 24, 2010 at 09:47 AM
Holly, you are HILARIOUS! I love how honest you are.
Posted by: Delecta | February 23, 2010 at 08:48 PM
I'm so glad you shared this! That's hilarious and totally something I would have done. And...at least your kids have pajamas on. Mine, somehow, always end up naked.
Posted by: Melissa Brotherton | February 23, 2010 at 08:40 PM
Love it!! LOL :D
Posted by: amy | February 23, 2010 at 06:22 PM
Alyse and I live in our jammies. :)
Posted by: Stephanie | February 23, 2010 at 03:27 PM
"Kid still in pjs, eating food out of the trash and he doesn't even know that you don't eat the core of an apple."
And don't forget the fresh band-aid from the stitches! =) I guess eating the core isn't ideal, but you should just be happy he's eating fruit!
Posted by: Jackie Howard | February 23, 2010 at 12:22 PM
You are not alone in this situation. The five second rule goes on in our home as well...that is if Ellie the beagle does not beat us to it!
Posted by: leigh wells | February 23, 2010 at 09:29 AM
As one who hates to waste food...I love this!!!
Our kids are older and in school all day - but when they have no where to be they LOVE Pajama Day at home.
Posted by: Marie | February 23, 2010 at 09:05 AM
Thanks for the chuckle I needed that :) The joys of parenting!
Posted by: Angela De Souza | February 23, 2010 at 07:46 AM