The summer of the picky eater.

Many of my mom friends have heard me complain about Owen's picky eating habits. All I can say is that this bed rest thing is going to work out REALLY well for him this summer. Not only are Eric and I too tired to battle with him over dinner, but we don't really have time to make the most well-rounded, wholesome meals right now. Which means Owen is going to get a lot of his favorite things this summer - especially those that are quick and easy. Tonight (as pictured above) was organic "spaghettios," and he could not have been happier. I generally try to throw at least one vegetable or fruit on his plate, but, if I'm being honest, that doesn't always happen, and it did not happen tonight. It's a futile effort, anyway, as he won't eat it and it will go to waste 99% of the time. Owen's summer diet will most likely be made up different combinations of the following, the few foods he is GUARANTEED to eat:

• Frozen waffles
• Pancakes (preferably with chocolate chips, but we try to save that for special occasions)
• Cereal and oatmeal
• "Chicken" nuggets and french fries
• Tomato soup with oyster crackers
• Pizza (frozen, Boboli, delivery - we're equal opportunity pizza eaters)
• Chips and salsa
• Boxed macaroni and cheese (important distinction - he won't eat the homemade kind)
• Cheese slices
• Yogurt
• Applesauce, mandarin oranges, grapes (phew, at least he likes SOME fruit)

Enjoy, Owen! The crackdown begins this fall.