my wife makes me mad

Perplexities

So I have a little rant..I'm fine with my wife wanting to eat like ridiculously healthy and exercise instead of spending time with me...well...not really, but it's her choice so whatever. What gets me is she's always feeding our kids Jennie craig tv dinners and thinking it's okay. I think eating well is important duh.. My son (6) is a frail boy, is considered anorexic, at least that's what the paper he brought home from school said, even though his doctor wasn't concerned about it, he's in the 10thth percentile, but he's a healthy boy is what I was told. The thing is this morning for a snack he wanted steak and potatos. but his mom forced him to have celery with granulated splenda! and insisted she log'd the splenda calories as cane sugar reducing his already low 600 calorie allowance even further. I'm worried she's taking this whole health thing way too seriously.

lheaton

LOL - love it! If you were really her husband, this would be perfect!

RichOC

WTH?! You let your kid have 600 calories per day?! Do you know how bulky he's going to be? All his model friends are going to make fun of him! No thigh gap for him I guess...

Microfiber

A 6 year old shouldn't be on a diet :frown:

jocybee83

Umm, really? Your kids are growing and should not be on a limited calorie diet. This is unhealthy.

eta: unless this is a joke, then carry on...

karllundy

LMFAO!! Well said! Now, I'm gonna go have a banana and nutella.

megabyt23

No offense or anything...I'm sure she wants the best for your kids and means well...but counting every little calorie for a child is ridiculous. That's like setting up the children to only be concerned with their looks and weight as they get older, which could cause serious self - esteem issues. I know wanting your kids to be healthy is a good thing, but everything should be taken in moderation. They aren't adults. They are still really young and growing. It won't kill them to have some "unhealthy" foods every now and then.

Microfiber

OK doh. So this is a joke? Just got it. Doh

RichOC

OK doh. So this is a joke? Just got it. Doh

Well, at least you got it in the end ;-)

michelefrench

:laugh: :laugh: :happy: :laugh:

megabyt23

OK doh. So this is a joke? Just got it. Doh

Well, at least you got it in the end ;-)

hahah i'm an idiot.

Whipppets

I think your wife is a fine woman..

hOw2lozeAgiN10dAze

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

soldier4242

A 6 year old shouldn't be on a diet :frown:

I can't believe the let this kid get to 6 years old with out having a diet and workout regimen already set up.

michelefrench

and then I looked at your name....:noway: :frown: :sick: :huh: :huh: :laugh: :laugh:

K_Serz

TheRunningGuppy

Oh my goodness! How dare you make fun of another posters ridiculous rant about her husband.... oh wait, it was ridiculous wasn't it? lol

miss_jessiejane

Just break up.

alecialudwickjones

Salt_Sand_Sun

I'd say give him the steak and potatos, but must run it off the next day. Those calories will stick to his hips and thighs....so unbecoming of a 6yo

rmkramer003

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caramelgyrlk

I am firm believer in the power of communication, because the lack therof causes sheer chaos. With that said, Is it possible for you to sit down with your wife and express to her your concerns? Did you intervene at all when you son wanted steak and potatoes? I was under the impression that children should not intake artificial sweeteners.

I hope other members offer you some tidbits that you can benefit from.

I wish you the best with this.

pobalita

Why don't YOU go to the kitchen and make him a sammich?!

Perplexities

I am firm believer in the power of communication, because the lack therof causes sheer chaos. With that said, Is it possible for you to sit down with your wife and express to her your concerns? Did you intervene at all when you son wanted steak and potatoes? I was under the impression that children should not intake artificial sweeteners.

I hope other members offer you some tidbits that you can benefit from.

I wish you the best with this.

Thank you, ma'am.

MzManiak

:laugh: :laugh: :happy: :laugh:

Seriously though, I know there are parents who push both extremes on their kids and it's sad. :frown:

julesassid

600 calories is all he's getting? He's starving. According to the USDA, for boys, 4 and 5 year olds need between 1,200 and 1,600 calories each day, 6 and 7 year olds should consume between 1,400 and 1,800 calories.

Perplexities

600 calories is all he's getting? He's starving. According to the USDA, for boys, 4 and 5 year olds need between 1,200 and 1,600 calories each day, 6 and 7 year olds should consume between 1,400 and 1,800 calories.

I'll pass it along to the wife, ma'am.

LongIsland27itl

Bro you need to call the shots what's the matter with you?

ItsCasey

Here's what you do: go home and get the kid and tell your wife you're taking him to McDonald's. When she tells you to stop, say "Make me." Report back, if necessary.

julesassid

Realize now you were joking. So sorry to have posted an actual reply.

glovepuppet

you never told me you were married, you cad.



i feel so cheap and used...