what would you guys do?

quigonnjae

My 11 year old is learning how to bake. I came home from work and was greeted by her beautiful smiling face that just SCREAMED of accomplishment . She grabbed me by the hand and lead me to the kitchen and there in front of me was at least a dozen intricately decorated cupcakes.. She pointed to 2 of them off by themselves and said "I made these ones special for YOU "

Not wanting to ruin the moment I smiled , ate them and raved for the next 20 mins on how they were the best cupcakes i HAVE EVER HAD, how she must have worked sooo hard on them, how proud of herself she must be , etc. As im walking off to my room to get the shorts and tshrt on my 1:1 with "Dr Treadmill" she says..."Im gonna make a cake tommorrow" (sigh)

I guess the extra mins on treadmill are nothing compared to seeing her light up as I complimented her baking but if this keeps up I not sure what Im going to do LOL

Papillon22

Eat them and compliment her. Then work your butt off in the gym.

rbryntes

eat one, factor into your caolries for the day, save one for tomorrow, factor into calories, and next time bake with her and show her healthy recipes?

russelljclarke

Eat them and compliment her. Then work your butt off in the gym.

Seconded

lilRicki

Eat them and compliment her. Then work your butt off in the gym.

Seconded

agree

havingitall

Have a small taste and offer to share it with her. Explain to her that you are trying to lose weight but you really appreciate her effort and love

My son is going to culinary school and brings home some amazing food. I taste some and compliment him on what he has made...even though he knows I am trying to lose weight, he is proud of what he makes and wants to share it.... a small taste is OK...as long as you stop at the small taste

dreamgurl2324

eat one, factor into your caolries for the day, save one for tomorrow, factor into calories, and next time bake with her and show her healthy recipes?

I agree!

angiecraine

Ask her to split them with you. Tell her you are keeping an eye on the the things you eat and want to be healthy. At 11, I think she'll understand. And I like that someone said, next time bake with her. The two of you could come up with some healthier versions.....google it, Dad

jenbit

Eat 1 tell her it was sooooo Good that you want to save the other one for tomorrow. Eat the second one for breakfast and tell her that even though those were amazing you cant have them to often. Atleast if you eat it for breakfast youll have all day to burn it off

shrekk218

eat one, factor into your caolries for the day, save one for tomorrow, factor into calories, and next time bake with her and show her healthy recipes?

I agree!

Agree

engineman312

what kind of monster are you that you wouldn't eat your daughters specially made cupcake???

horsepullerlovesme

Eat them and compliment her. Then work your butt off in the gym.

Seconded

agree

agree as well

sharonsjones

I totally agree with fitting them into your calories and eating them.

BobbyDaniel

I have but two weaknesses...sweets and those made by my kiddos! Have one today, count and save the other for tomorrow or find someone to share the joy with!

Shweedog

Since you are not dieting, but making a change in your life for the better, I say eat one. These types of situations are not rare. They will happen for the rest of your life. Are you going to say no every single time? Probably not. It's life. Just make good decisions the rest of the time and when someone does something special like this- ENJOY IT!

angiemartin78

I would eat them...If she's anything like my daughter, it will break her heart if you don't. Just work extra hard next time you work out.

me1howard

rave and rave and make a big deal and take a little taste in front of her. Tell her you want to 'save' them for later and then throw them away!

Sonchie

I just have to say she sounds PRECIOUS!

voluptas63

Eat the cupcake. Orrrr... don't eat the cupcake, wait until she's a teenager and driving you crazy and boys coming over and her period starts and she's no longer your sweet girl baking you a cupcake.

You'll wish you would've eaten the cupcake.

voluptas63

rave and rave and make a big deal and take a little taste in front of her. Tell her you want to 'save' them for later and then throw them away!

Throw them away?!

Shame on you.

sharonsjones

Eat the cupcake. Orrrr... don't eat the cupcake, wait until she's a teenager and driving you crazy and boys coming over and her period starts and she's no longer your sweet girl baking you a cupcake.

You'll wish you would've eaten the cupcake.

exactly!! if I could have my daughter be 5 years old again........She's 17....enough said!!

19kat55

Priorities! I agree with everyone saying to eat one, save one, and work your butt off. Your children are a gift. Anything you can do to help them grow into confident, productive adults is good. Eat it, enjoy it, and make sure she knows how special she is and how special she made you feel by baking a couple just for you!

la_nanita

eat one, factor into your caolries for the day, save one for tomorrow, factor into calories, and next time bake with her and show her healthy recipes?

I agree!

Agree

I too agree with this idea or I would cut both in half take half of each and give her the other 2 halves and tell her it would make them even more special if she shared them with you.

Qarol

This is why I'm not a parent...well, one of the reasons, anyway

sharonsjones

rave and rave and make a big deal and take a little taste in front of her. Tell her you want to 'save' them for later and then throw them away!

Throw them away?!

Shame on you.

I could never throw away a cupcake my sweet 5 year old had made. It would just break my heart!!

glockster972

This is why I'm not a parent...well, one of the reasons, anyway

Agree....but I do want a cupcake now

voluptas63

This is why I'm not a parent...well, one of the reasons, anyway

I'd have kids if all they'd do is bake me treats and get me beer. I'd eventually teach them how to grill and fry things as well. Alas... I don't think you can have children for only such reasons.

bzmom

I like the idea of sitting down and sharing it with her telling her it would be more special if she sat with me to eat them. I also agree on showing her a healthier version this will not only be good for you but also for her to learn to make things healthier for herself. How sweet mine is 2yrs old.

Mios3

Eat them and compliment her. Then work your butt off in the gym.

Seconded

agree

agree as well

yep this

Avalonis

My 11 year old is learning how to bake. I came home from work and was greeted by her beautiful smiling face that just SCREAMED of accomplishment . She grabbed me by the hand and lead me to the kitchen and there in front of me was at least a dozen intricately decorated cupcakes.. She pointed to 2 of them off by themselves and said "I made these ones special for YOU "

Not wanting to ruin the moment I smiled , ate them and raved for the next 20 mins on how they were the best cupcakes i HAVE EVER HAD, how she must have worked sooo hard on them, how proud of herself she must be , etc. As im walking off to my room to get the shorts and tshrt on my 1:1 with "Dr Treadmill" she says..."Im gonna make a cake tommorrow" (sigh)

I guess the extra mins on treadmill are nothing compared to seeing her light up as I complimented her baking but if this keeps up I not sure what Im going to do LOL

And this is why fathers have beer guts

Qarol

This is why I'm not a parent...well, one of the reasons, anyway

I'd have kids if all they'd do is bake me treats and get me beer. I'd eventually teach them how to grill and fry things as well. Alas... I don't think you can have children for only such reasons.

They frown on that....