I have a tentitive month for my surgery and need to talk to my kids - my daughter is 6 1/2 and my son is almost 4 - we eat healthy foods already - but my portion sizes will change. Any advise will be appreciated from those with small children have done this.

Thank you,

Helena

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I have a tentitive month for my surgery and need to talk to my kids - my daughter is 6 1/2 and my son is almost 4 - we eat healthy foods already - but my portion sizes will change. Any advise will be appreciated from those with small children have done this.

Thank you,

Helena

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How about, "Mommy has decided to be more healthy in what she eats, so I'll be eating a little differently sometimes, mainly I'll be eating less. Sometimes I might just have something to drink. But I will still take care of you and make good food to eat that you like."

A tip I learned during the mushie stage. I found I could put most of what the family was eating in the blender all at once with a little hot Water or broth and turn it into a mushie. The trick is to pour it into a mug that can't be seen through and spoon happily away. If you kids can see into it -- it is a good time to teach that good manners means we never say someone else's food looks yuccky or gross!

Hope this helps.

Jo Ann

6 1/2 and almost 4? why tell them at all? I personally would just let them be kids and not risk them worrying or struggling to understand what you're doing. This is a very adult decision you're making. just me.....

6 1/2 and almost 4? why tell them at all? I personally would just let them be kids and not risk them worrying or struggling to understand what you're doing. This is a very adult decision you're making. just me.....

I fully agree.

I partially agree with everyone here. They'll want to know what's going on when you go for your surgery, so you'll have to tell them about that. You do not, however, have to tell them what it's for, specifically, just that you need to have some surgery to be healthy. And then as far as anything else, only tell them what they need to know IF and when they ASK.

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I partially agree with everyone here. They'll want to know what's going on when you go for your surgery, so you'll have to tell them about that. You do not, however, have to tell them what it's for, specifically, just that you need to have some surgery to be healthy. And then as far as anything else, only tell them what they need to know IF and when they ASK.

Good luck with your decision!

sorry about the dup post, the forum hiccuped on me...

wasabubblebutt - haha. that is my favorite Bushism of all time! My 2nd favorite, which we heard at work on CNN one day (note that popular), "Today, Americans are finding more money in their wallets....which is good, particularly if you happen to own a wallet"

wasabubblebutt - haha. that is my favorite Bushism of all time! My 2nd favorite, which we heard at work on CNN one day (note that popular), "Today, Americans are finding more money in their wallets....which is good, particularly if you happen to own a wallet"

I try to change it often but it's hard trying to decide WHICH one to use! :confused: There are soooo many Bushisms available. HA!