The Trials of Parenthood: Feeding People

Generally, I like to cook.  I like to bake and I like to find new recipes.  However, since acquiring two kids, I find that this can be a very difficult process.

First, I have the food issues to deal with: the dislikes, the allergies and the lack of adventure to try new things. 

Next, I have to lack of time to prepare.  Many nights we have about an hour to cook and eat something before heading off to the next event.  I asked for a crockpot for Christmas and am finding it is a great thing - if I plan ahead.

Finally, I have the problem that the kids like the same things over and over again (one eats chicken nuggets as her only choice at any restaurant we go to), while I like a variety of things.  I'm fine with just fruit one meal and just veggies at another.  Tacos then spaghetti.  Cereal and grilled cheese.  But the girls like a steady diet of spaghetti, peanut butter and chicken nuggets.

At least I have found a great crockpot lasagna recipe that everyone likes and is willing to eat every couple weeks.  As long as I don't use anything too spicy!