Anyone that has ever let a toddler feed themself will completely understand. The best approach involves stripping them down to a diaper and concluding dinner with an immediate trip to the bathtub. We have used this approach with both of the kids, with the "mess" potential determining the level of clothing removal. As they got older, we could typically manage with just taking off a shirt.
As Diva has gotten older, I have been trying to break her of the habit. I have visions of my teenager sitting down in the cafeteria and removing her shirt to eat a cheese sandwich "because that's what we do at home." For the most part, excepting spaghetti and other such offenders, Diva stays fully clothed for dinner. Mission accomplished!!!
Fast-forward a bit:
Not too long ago, Diva's beloved Kiki came for dinner. If you are unaware, Kiki is my 21 year-old sister. She played with the kids until I announced dinner was ready. Without missing a beat, Diva turned to Kiki and said:
"Come on Kiki, lets take our shirts off so we can eat."
Um ... mission not quite accomplished. Guess we will keep working on that one!!!
Thursday, October 15, 2009
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