Dear Lily and Noah,
I understand that this might feel like an unreasonable request, which is why I’m framing it as a question rather than a directive or a bribe for dessert—which, let’s be honest, it effectively is.
So here it goes again, with gentleness but urgency: Could you please eat just one vegetable?
I know that everything in your genetic makeup seems to rebel against the idea of consuming vegetables. It’s not my intention to create a food battle like our parents did with us, nor do I wish to pass down any food-related trauma. However, your instinctual cravings for sweets and fats are deeply rooted in our evolutionary past—long before the days of corporate farming and the convoluted, often harmful food industry we see today.
This is precisely why I’m asking you to munch on this organic carrot right now. Or perhaps this piece of spinach or kale. Remember, we grew that kale! Well, not me specifically, but your dad certainly did. Let’s face it, gardening is not my forte.
And no, I’m not diving into another parenting self-help book to figure out how to entice you into eating your veggies. Honestly, I barely have time to breathe, let alone read.
Also, I’m not about to resort to hiding greens in a smoothie like some parenting gurus suggest. That feels too much like pandering, and frankly, I’m just not up for it.
You should recognize how fortunate you are to live in a place where fresh, organic produce is accessible. Not all kids have parents who can provide such options, and it’s important to appreciate that. A majority of nutrients cannot be consumed solely through gummy vitamins, no matter how tasty they might be.
Of course, simply placing a piece of broccoli on your tongue and refusing to chew or swallow it isn’t the solution either. I’m no nutritionist—I’m more of a dark chocolate ice cream aficionado after you both go to bed. By the way, Noah, why did you come upstairs and make such a mess last night? It was quite the unfortunate surprise while I was enjoying my ice cream and binge-watching a show.
But back to the crux of the matter: your vegetables. Please, I’m asking you, just one vegetable. That’s all I’m asking for.
With love,
Your Mother
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