Okay reverse pyschology here.
Almost every single time we eat together I have to ask my stepson to use his fork, spoon and sometimes both at the same time (pasta, corn). So I was thinking just to help lighten the situation and maybe show him that there are times to eat with your fingers, I should host a mommy/son dinner night with only finger foods. AND it could be fun! I was even thinking of breaking the whole grounding thing and being the fun mom and renting a video and eating on the floor in the living room in front of the tv.
I know what you are thinking, whoa slow down there. I might get out of control with the being the fun parent. But seriously how often do I get the wim to go against the grains of rules and discipline. NEVER.
Feeling the time to party. Feeling the time to have fun. Break the rules. Maybe I will even wake up the next day and make him a breakfast, then go shopping and buy him something. Maybe a full weekend of fun. Hmmmm . . .
I know the usuals – chicken nuggets, fruit – BUT I was looking for some really different finger food ideas. Keep in mind I am no Susy homemaker or Martha Stewart.
What do you think?
Do you have any way cool, fun ideas for a weekend with just the two of us?
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February 7, 2008 at 11:45 pm
Little Wren
One of the things that everyone seems to love in our house is Taco Night. The only utencils on the table are for loading up your taco.
Everyone gets involved with the taco fixin’s, like shredded cheese, salsa, sour cream, beans, guacamole, etc. The older kids can help cut up tomatoes and things like that, and the younger ones can put serving bowls, paper plates, and napkins on the table. We get hard shell tacos and soft-shell. Everyone gets to choose exactly what they want on their taco (starting with what kind), and make it themselves.
Then we rip into those babies with our hands. It’s always a hit with both the adults and the kids.
You could follow it up with a dessert you eat with your hands, too.
February 8, 2008 at 2:40 am
Heidi
Oh yeah babe!! We totally do this too. We used to get the hard taco mix, but no one ever ate the hard tacos, so we switched to soft taco night. Thanks for the tip!!
February 8, 2008 at 4:33 am
A New Beginning
Tacos are always a hit!
Monkey and I make homemade pizza with a whole grain crust. That is a really easy one.
A little tougher but still good would be chicken and spinach quesadillas.
Pigs in a blanket with cresant rolls are easy and classic. Or you can use ham and cheese instead.
You could do mini quiches… Ham and Cheese or turkey and mushroom or spinach…
Sausage balls! I love those!
Kabobs are great for a complete meal.
I have some recipes if you need them.
Have fun. It sounds like a great idea!
February 10, 2008 at 12:46 am
Smirking Cat
Finger food that is ridiculously messy could be fun…chicken wings with sauce?