The Wonder Years

Who? What? When? Where? And the dreaded "Why, Mommy?" Ben seems to have a three-year old tick, which forces the Why-question about every seventeen seconds. In the car yesterday he asked me why over and over . . .

Ben: But, Mommy, why?

Me: I don't know, Ben. (long pause) Why do you think?

Ben: I think I don't know. Why, Mommy?

Over and over this tiny voice asks. I've started ignoring the question.

On another note, food continues to be a bit of a struggle around here. I struggle to eat less. Then I struggle to get up off of my hands and knees after cleaning up the disaster area under Cameron's high chair, never mind Cameron herself. I struggle to get healthy food into Ben. He struggles to get out of his booster seat. Struggle, struggle.

I did make a fun breakfast the other day (although I admit it didn't taste half as delicious as it looked). From Parenting magazine . . .

Breakfast Bonbons

1/4 cup sweet potato baby food
1/4 cup carrot baby food
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick-cooking)
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (I used dark chocolate)

Roll ingredients into bite-sized balls. Pick your topping . . . Sprinkles or cinnamon sugar.