Monday. Wish it was Sunday. 'cause that's my funday.

[polarbear 0]

Happy Monday! Only Monday!?!

Hope everyone iced in gets some warmer weather. I'll try to send some your way

Work is getting crazy, just in time for my SO to get here I'm trying to pull a full 5 days off in a row by combining my weekends and taking a personal day but I know there will be hell to pay when I get back...

My fiance decided to come on a Friday night.... so basically I get to install him in my apartment, stay with a friend and have chaperones until monday morning when we can legally get married So far as I can tell, I won't even be able to give him a hug at the airport since the Imam wants to come with me to pick him up

[amal 4]

Not snowed/iced in here either.... ... apparently my mothers house is still under ice coz nobody is answering their phones. Of course me and my excessive worrying has them all frozen together due to the propane heater going out... I'm really worried about them... She had some "choice" words to say to me when I told her that it was 80 degrees here. I told her I'd gladly change places with her. I should be leaving for a visit on the 22nd so I hope everything is good to go by then.

Sorry to hear about the puppy. I've had to put a couple animals to sleep in my lifetime and it truely is one of the hardest and saddest things to go through. I hope urs gets better.

I was too sick to come back to VJ yesterday so I got to finnish Sundays daily thread today. I am too stubborn to cook 2 meals so I always cook stuff he likes. I'm not too picky though so its ok (most of the time) . I do, however, need some suggestions coz we eat the same things alllllllllllllllll the time due to "his highness" being so picky.

Here's what he doesn't like... boiled veggies, pasta (of any kind), canned diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, anything with melted cheese in or on it, beans, chili, american bread, mashed potatoes, sweets, turkey, frozen dinners, anything microwaved... I'm sure there are more but these are just the ones off the top of my head......

My son hates everything hubster hates only he also hates 99% of the veggies available

Then there's me.. I'm trying to stay away from carbs-- rice and breads. I can't stand fish or any other kind of sea food, and hate hate hate mushrooms.

We do a lot of chicken and beef (no tongues, brains, gizzards, livers, eyes, etc etc) sometimes lamb

With that being said, do any of u have any quick and easy meals that could accomodate all of this?? I'm totally at a loss here and just sick of eating the same stuff all the time. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated...

amal

[~~~water~~~ 0]

Ok so My dog was left at the vet , she was almost completly paralyzed.... She is being given high dose intreveinous steirods and antibiotics. If this treatment works she may show improvement in a few more hours....I feel so sad today, I just don't know how much more sadness, disappointments and stress I can take.

[Jenn! 918]

I am too stubborn to cook 2 meals so I always cook stuff he likes.

I am too stubborn as well. But I cook what I like for the most part, and if he doesn't like something, he doesn't have to eat it. Otherwise, he can cook for himself. I find if I do this, he ends up eating things that he might not try otherwise, and he usually finds he likes them.

[Ban Hammer 13,111]

Ok so My dog was left at the vet , she was almost completly paralyzed.... She is being given high dose intreveinous steirods and antibiotics. If this treatment works she may show improvement in a few more hours....I feel so sad today, I just don't know how much more sadness, disappointments and stress I can take.

i'm hoping the puppy gets well soonest

[sereia 0]

I am too stubborn to cook 2 meals so I always cook stuff he likes.

I am too stubborn as well. But I cook what I like for the most part, and if he doesn't like something, he doesn't have to eat it. Otherwise, he can cook for himself. I find if I do this, he ends up eating things that he might not try otherwise, and he usually finds he likes them.

That's what I started trying this week. I made something, he frowned at it, and said he didn't like it (without even tasting it!) He asked what else we had to eat and I told him this wasn't a restaurant. He got pretty upset by my comment but he ended up eating it anyway! I hope he will end up being more open minded with food and we can enjoy things together. *crosses fingers this technique works! *

That being said, Amal, I'l try and think of things for you! That's quite the list there of no-no's! I give you a lot of credit for trying to come up with things to eat under those circumstances!

[♥JP♥ 5]

Hi everyone, the weather here isnt so bad. We definitly dont have ice, I think its cold but it probebly nothing compared to the weather some of you are dealing with.

My hunny started his new job today, he was so excited when he left for work this morning. He has been working since he got here but this is his first official job that he got on his own. I feel like doing something special for him ,like getting him cake but then again, I think, isnt that kinda corny?

[MrsAmera 41]

Morning or afternoon I guess.

I was sick all night and home today. Not fun. Trying to finish up a paper too.

Polarbear - I think you should go to the airport to get him, its' really a special time that you get only once and I wouldn't share it with anyone. Sometimes you need to be selfish!

Have a good day everyone.

[hollyw 0]

Here's what he doesn't like... boiled veggies, pasta (of any kind), canned diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, anything with melted cheese in or on it, beans, chili, american bread, mashed potatoes, sweets, turkey, frozen dinners, anything microwaved... I'm sure there are more but these are just the ones off the top of my head......

My son hates everything hubster hates only he also hates 99% of the veggies available

Then there's me.. I'm trying to stay away from carbs-- rice and breads. I can't stand fish or any other kind of sea food, and hate hate hate mushrooms.

We do a lot of chicken and beef (no tongues, brains, gizzards, livers, eyes, etc etc) sometimes lamb

With that being said, do any of u have any quick and easy meals that could accomodate all of this?? I'm totally at a loss here and just sick of eating the same stuff all the time. any suggestions would be greatly appreciated...

amal

Wow, your husband doesn't like almost all of the things my husband loves!

Hmm, I'm stumped... does he like soups? Or mexican food? Fajitas, tacos, chimichangas etc? Chicken pot pie? Curries? I'd say chicken parm, cause it's one of my husbands favorites, but melted cheese AND tomato sauce is out so I guess that's a no... chicken piccata?

I am too stubborn to cook 2 meals so I always cook stuff he likes.

I am too stubborn as well. But I cook what I like for the most part, and if he doesn't like something, he doesn't have to eat it. Otherwise, he can cook for himself. I find if I do this, he ends up eating things that he might not try otherwise, and he usually finds he likes them.

i think about doing this all the time... and have done it a few times when he's really pissed me off. But then medy works from 10 in the morning to 11pm-1am so then i feel bad if there's not something for him to eat when he gets home or if it's something he doesnt like.

talking about food is making me really hungry.. its almost 2:30 and i still havent gotten something to eat. i am having a FANTASTIC time doing absolutely no work today.. i haven't spent this much time on VJ since i filed

[sereia 0]

jp, there's always a time for cake! corny or not! i think its cute!

[Jenn! 918]

I am too stubborn to cook 2 meals so I always cook stuff he likes.

I am too stubborn as well. But I cook what I like for the most part, and if he doesn't like something, he doesn't have to eat it. Otherwise, he can cook for himself. I find if I do this, he ends up eating things that he might not try otherwise, and he usually finds he likes them.

i think about doing this all the time... and have done it a few times when he's really pissed me off. But then medy works from 10 in the morning to 11pm-1am so then i feel bad if there's not something for him to eat when he gets home or if it's something he doesnt like.

I see what you're saying, but at the same time, you work too, right? And you're the one cooking the dinner!

I guess we're (or maybe it's just me ) just a little less "traditional" in that sense. I don't see anything wrong with it.

I also remember being amazed as a kid when I would go over friends' houses and their moms would be making separate dinners according to what everyone felt like having or refused to eat as if it were a restaurant. I grew up with a working mom. If I didn't want it, I didn't have to eat it, but there were no alternatives. I think that's why I'm not so picky as an eater myself.

Edited December 10, 2007 by Jenn!

[chaishai 1]

I am too stubborn to cook 2 meals so I always cook stuff he likes.

I am too stubborn as well. But I cook what I like for the most part, and if he doesn't like something, he doesn't have to eat it. Otherwise, he can cook for himself. I find if I do this, he ends up eating things that he might not try otherwise, and he usually finds he likes them.

i think about doing this all the time... and have done it a few times when he's really pissed me off. But then medy works from 10 in the morning to 11pm-1am so then i feel bad if there's not something for him to eat when he gets home or if it's something he doesnt like.

I see what you're saying, but at the same time, you work too, right? And you're the one cooking the dinner!

I guess we're (or maybe it's just me ) just a little less "traditional" in that sense. I don't see anything wrong with it.

I also remember being amazed as a kid when I would go over friends' houses and their moms would be making separate dinners according to what everyone felt like having or refused to eat as if it were a restaurant. I grew up with a working mom. If I didn't want it, I didn't have to eat it, but there were no alternatives. I think that's why I'm not so picky as an eater myself.

if i didnt like it my mom let me eat cereal!!!! im not doing that. im guilty of making something seperate for my 4 yr old son like veggie burgers or whatever because he likes really simple food and i like spicy stuff etc. my son eats fun stuff like sushi etc but he doesnt eat everything i like so i make him seperate stuff but not cereal! that said, i dont usually cook dinner my husband stuff so no skin off my back to heat up some nuggets!!!

[hollyw 0]

I am too stubborn to cook 2 meals so I always cook stuff he likes.

I am too stubborn as well. But I cook what I like for the most part, and if he doesn't like something, he doesn't have to eat it. Otherwise, he can cook for himself. I find if I do this, he ends up eating things that he might not try otherwise, and he usually finds he likes them.

i think about doing this all the time... and have done it a few times when he's really pissed me off. But then medy works from 10 in the morning to 11pm-1am so then i feel bad if there's not something for him to eat when he gets home or if it's something he doesnt like.

I see what you're saying, but at the same time, you work too, right? And you're the one cooking the dinner!

I guess we're (or maybe it's just me ) just a little less "traditional" in that sense. I don't see anything wrong with it.

I also remember being amazed as a kid when I would go over friends' houses and their moms would be making separate dinners according to what everyone felt like having or refused to eat as if it were a restaurant. I grew up with a working mom. If I didn't want it, I didn't have to eat it, but there were no alternatives. I think that's why I'm not so picky as an eater myself.

Haha, i grew up with a working mom too and we got whatever was put in front of us. most of the time that was bbq chicken, white rice, and steamed broccoli. i swear we must have had that 3 nights a week at least. if she made it home in time for dinner.

I do work, which is why a lot of the time i get pissed if i cook something and what i get back is "ohhh but i don't like that and i'm too tired to cook...." well, i'm tired too! i was up at 6am! he may work long days, but he gets to sleep til 9 or 930.

we do alternate the cooking a lot, but because i'm home in the evening on the week days and he's not i usually end up doing the cooking. then on the weekends and monday night (since he doesnt work) he'll cook for both of us. and we split the household chores, so i don't really see us as being "traditional". just trying to make it work

[ya falaha! 0]

I agree, I'd tell the Imam that this is something special that the two of you would like to experience alone. I'd be pissed if an Imam wanted to cut into my plans like that.

Morning or afternoon I guess.

I was sick all night and home today. Not fun. Trying to finish up a paper too.

Polarbear - I think you should go to the airport to get him, its' really a special time that you get only once and I wouldn't share it with anyone. Sometimes you need to be selfish!

Have a good day everyone.

[Caladan 19]

My mom was the same way. Four kids, so she wasn't going to cook six dinners! We were able to veto some things if we all didn't like them, but most of the time, we ate what was served.

C. isn't picky, really, but he and I have very different tastes, as in I'll eat pretty much anything, and he's a meat & potatoes guy & heavier food. I don't cook as creatively as I did before we were married, but he's getting better about it. One thing we've found that works well is stir fry, because the vegetables & meats can be added separately. For example, he doesn't like snow peas, but if we make a stir fry with them in, he can just pick them out. And if I am having a craving for shrimp and he likes beef, we can each have what we like with minimal effort. And to his credit, a lot of his 'dislikes' he's willing to try, and now he'll eat my chili.

Another thing we do, just to make sure we eat lots of vegetables is to have fresh cut veggies as a family-style side dish at dinner.