After I take the boys home from daycare, I have to decide whether or not to give each son a snack before dinner time. I don't want to starve them, but I don't want to spoil their appetite either.
I'm learning how to give them snacks before dinner. Sometimes I don't give them anything until their mama gets home. Other days I give them goldfish crackers or fruit snacks as a treat. On occasion, I will give in to their charming 'please' and their screaming to give them a Popsicle or some Mini Muffins.
There are some occasions when I will take Ben and Blake to RaceTrac to get a sample of ice cream and their slushees. They'll drink them on the way home and at the house. That usually happens around two hours before dinner.
When there is candy in the house, I'll occasionally cave and give Ben and Blake a piece of candy. I even let them pick a piece out of a big bag they share. I will limit them to one before dinner.
I don't give out candy during breakfast time. That is what I'm stern about. I'll calm down and tell them they can have some candy after lunch.
My favorite snacks I like to give away to my sons are fruit snacks, goldfish crackers, potato chips, cookies, yogurt, and mini-muffins.
Ben's favorite snacks are mini-muffins, candy, fruit snacks, carrots, apples, and yogurt.
Blake's favorites are goldfish, popsicles, yogurt, applesauce, oranges, candy, and chips.
If the boys get home from daycare early enough, I'll give them a snack before dinner.
Once they go back to school in August, I'll definitely give them after school snacks. It's one of the best things I can do for my boys.
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