Tell me I'm not the only mom who feels this way

echowysp2

I feel guilty about this, but I can't help it.  

I make myself something yummy to eat after getting the kids their meals and snacks and I just want to sit for a second and enjoy my meal.   It doesn't matter what it is.... salad, cereal, anything, and the kids flock around me, like baby birds with their beaks open. 

I mean, I *just* fed you.  You're not hungry.  Let Mama have her moment to herself where I don't have to share my food.

Dh doesn't get my irritation and sort of makes me feel bad about it.  "But, they're your children...."  Yeah, the ones I.just.fed.  Like, all.day.long.  And I just don't always feel like sharing.

bakerlm

Yeh I hear you.  Especially something I have been craving or if ds has been glued to me.  I just need a few moments.  Today ds was climbing on me while I was eating my breakfast.  I had the same thing I gave him.  He was so up on

sunnybrook.

I feel the exact same way. I will usually tell them they can have one bite and then no more. I also cannot stand it when they're trying to climb all over me when I'm trying to eat. I started a rule where no one can sit on my lap while I'm eating. My DH lo

Mrs.RockyM

same here. it drives me crazy!!!

roxy_jj

I feel exactly the same!  DH gets even more annoyed than I do when the kids run over to him whenever he eats something. 

brightning

If my DD had any idea how much ice cream I eat after she goes to bed, she'd never speak to me again. I save my treats for after hours.

ss+el

brightning:

If my DD had any idea how much ice cream I eat after she goes to bed, she'd never speak to me again. I save my

Lulobug22

Ds2 is 2 and always wants to eat my food. He says me eat yours mommy. I share of course but would really like to eat in peace from time to time. He loves veggies on my plate so that is a plus since he doesn't eat them well off of his own plate.

LoveEeyore

Yes.  It makes me bonkers.  I am easy going and let them help decide and make lunch, but I am also trying to lose weight, so my lunch is slightly different.  And I get them settled, then make my lunch and the instant I sit one needs

Brewtowngrl

We always eat as a family.  DS2 has been stealing my food lately.  I decided it was good for my waistline and now he is trying more new foods.  He copies DS1 who has sensory issues and is really picky.  

jlw2505

If my kids are home, we eat family meals and we all eat the same thing unless at a restaurant so I don't really deal with that issue.  If I want a snack, I offer my kids a snack.  If there is something I really want to eat and don't want to shar

shannm

brightning:

If my DD had any idea how much ice cream I eat after she goes to bed, she'd never speak to me again. I save my

Jelliebean1982

I have found myself getting the kids set up on an activity and then sneaking off to another room to eat something on more than one occasion.

kmh2201

I hear ya.  Sometimes I'll hide in the kitchen and eat my snack/treat while the kids are in the living room, or I'll wait until after they're in bed, so I don't have to share.  <img src="https://community.thebump.com/cs/emoticons/e

SportyChic24

I just want to say as a mom of a very picky eater that I would welcome that any time and all the time. It would not bother me at all, even if my DD was not picky I don't think I would mind. As long as I know my children are getting fed enough and I am get

mgrulke

Sometime I will eat in the bathroom with the door locked, just so I do not have to share

I always tell new mom to be's that they should eat whatever they want now

echowysp2

SportyChic24:

I just want to say as a mom of a very picky eater that I would welcome that any time and all the time. It would

LoCarb

Jelliebean1982:

I have found myself getting the kids set up on an activity and then sneaking off to another room to eat someth

KatieandMark06

I know exactly what you mean, I can not eat a meal without DD wanting or needing something, and I always feed her before me or with me. 

melody921

Yeah, sometimes I feel like this too. DS usually wants whatever I have. But other times, it's kind of cute. Last night, I had a piece of chocolate, and DS saw it and said, "That's too big! You have to share with me!" LOL

Mama-Bear

That's one of the things that bugs the sh*t out of me more than almost anything else.  Heck, they could be away from me for an hour playing by themselves, as soon as I have food (even if it makes NO noise) it's like they have this 6th sense. 

PhilsWife07

I do exactly the same thing and I feel the same way. Of course I always end up sharing but I'm not happy about it. :-p