The Art of Refusal

. . . and my 5 year old has mastered it!

I made "Coconut Crusted Tilapia" Saturday night. It was heavenly. My 3-year-old called it Sillopia. But my 5-year-old decided he didn't like it - and he politely declined. Here is what he said to me:

"Mom, I don't like this fish. You made it very well, but I just don't like how it tastes." I didn't even ask for him to take 3 more bites (a standard statement at our house). He knew where to get me - flatter my skills and politely decline. No more Tilapia for him! All I could do is laugh!

Comments

[Ang]

Hello hello! I found your blog again! Ours is www.jonnyandangsargent.blogspot.com
It's not nearly as interesting or informative but you'll have to check out the dress that I wore for Halloween. It was one that grandmother wore when she was 19 in the 50's. I couldn't zip it even close to all the way up. She was tiny!
-Ang

[Anna]

I'm with him. It really doesn't matter how it is prepared, I just don't like how Tilapia tastes. At least he's polite. When I was at a nice restaurant with Brandon, I think I said it tasted like feet.