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Katie Serbinski, M.S., R.D., is a registered dietitian and millennial mom, blogging about healthy recipes, child and mom nutrition, and motherhood.

What the Kids Eat When Dad Cooks

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Last weekend I was in northern Michigan celebrating a bachelorette party for one of my nearest and dearest friends, Amy. If you know anything about bachelorette parties you know that a. no kids are allowed and b. husbands are on the do-not-invite list too. So off I went with some of my girlfriends— drinking wine and enjoying some Mom time with the gals. Ok, so I didn’t drink wine, but I did enjoy the alone time.

The beautiful bride and her entourage! Note: No MEN! Or toddlers.
The beautiful bride and her entourage! Note: No MEN! Or toddlers.
Wine tasting in Traverse City, MI. Doesn't get much better than that folks!
Wine tasting in Traverse City, MI. Doesn’t get much better than that folks!

When I’m away from Ted and the boys I usually leave them [or Ted] a list a things he can make to eat. I also keep in mind that I don’t always stick to my grocery or meal planning list, so if he strays from it I don’t stress out. I just want him to know he’s got backup! Now this trip I was gone Friday evening for dinner, all day Saturday [BLD] and then through lunch on Sunday. Because I missed my guys so much and I wanted to share a little recap of their eating habits while I was away, I asked Ted to snap some photos of what meals they enjoyed together. No judging folks. I’m just impressed he was able to get them fed and take the photos for me! What a guy!

THE list. Not too complicated or bossy, right?!
THE list. Not too complicated or bossy, right?!
I left them a little sweet treat... peanut butter cookies! What a Mom!
Along with a list, I left them a little sweet treat… peanut butter cookies! What a Mom!

FRIDAY: 

The guys enjoyed Trader Joe's Orange Chicken, cauliflower rice [I sautéed beforehand so Ted just had to reheat], and crinkle cut carrots I had steamed ahead of time too.
The guys enjoyed Trader Joe’s Orange Chicken, cauliflower rice [I sautéed beforehand so Ted just had to reheat], and crinkle cut carrots I had steamed ahead of time too.
According to Dad, NeNe liked the chicken!
According to Dad, NeNe liked the chicken!

SATURDAY:

While I had left a note that there were waffles and clementines to be eaten, the guys skipped my recommendation and went for this gem: a peanut butter smoothie! Do you blame them?!
While I had left a note that there were waffles and clementines to be eaten, the guys skipped my recommendation and went for this gem: a peanut butter smoothie! Do you blame them?!
Somebody was inquisitive about the swap!
Somebody was inquisitive about the swap!
Lunch was exactly as Mom said! Their favorite. Notice the tub of hummus...
Lunch was exactly as Mom said! Their favorite. Notice the tub of hummus… and the bell pepper that wasn’t sliced LOL!
And this guy only wants hot dogs... or any sausage for that fact!
And this guy only wants hot dogs… or any sausage for that fact!
Dinner was PIZZA! The boys had a busy lunch time at a friends birthday party but they came home to one of their favorites for dinner...
Dinner was PIZZA! The boys had a busy playdate at a friends birthday party after lunch and they came home to one of their favorites for dinner…
"Stop taking my picture and just let me eat!"
“Stop taking my picture and just let me eat!”

SUNDAY:

Not sure where breakfast is on Sunday but the guys had a taste of McDonald's for lunch!
Not sure where breakfast is on Sunday but the guys had a taste of McDonald’s for lunch!

So there you have it. What the bachelors are munching on when their Mom is out of town! Tell me Moms… what do you do to make sure your family EATS when you are out of town? Do you prep freezer meals? Leave a limited list like I do? Or just let the men fend for themselves?!

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