I really don't understand how a completely stocked pantry can be the source of starvation angst. Our pantry is so full, it could actually feed a small nation for several months!
She will often stand in the pantry, surrounded by food of all sorts and lament 'there is NEVER anything to eat'. Translation- "I want something nice, preferably chocolate, to put in my mouth, without having to actually DO anything to it".
Another regular I get is 'there is nothing to take for lunch'- see translation above. The other day I said 'What about sandwiches? You could also have some crackers and cheese, a few nuts, although be careful, you are what you eat! (an oldie, but a goodie). There is yogurt in the fridge....."
"I don't like any of those things! Anyway if I did, they would get smushed in my bag and I can't take a lunchbox because it takes up too much room" Translation- just give in Mum and give me some money for the tuckshop.
Another guilt inducing statement is "All my friends Mothers make their lunch for them, they always have really nice lunches and they have little surprises too" My reply- "Aren't you lucky, when you grow up, you will be organised and able to manage yourself without me there! I am training you for the future and I am doing such a good job!" Translation- I don't really care and I am not going to make your lunch.
Won't matter what I say because it and only produces a withering glare which doesn't inspire me to suddenly decide to make her lunch.
And....... don't get me started on "Why don't you take a boiled egg..??? Apparently that would be social death.
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