What's For Dinner

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What's for dinner?  How many times in one day do you hear that question?  For me, it is at least four times a day, and sometimes within seconds of each other.  This, I do not understand.  Were they listening, and they ask anyway.  Do they think the answer will change?  Are they testing me to see if perhaps I forgot what I already said.  It can make a person nuts.
Oh sure I have thought about putting a sign somewhere that reads:  Dinner tonight is hamburger helper.  But that would require actual reading.  Also I don't always know what I willing to cook I will be making.  Certain days require take out simple preparation. I am not a menu planner.  I am more of a buy-the-meat-that-is-on-sale-and-make-whatever-comes-to-mind-kind of gal.  

I really dread this question.  Perhaps because I get asked every day at least 4 times.  Sometimes more.  And because I dread the question, I sometimes like to use sarcasm honesty.  My favorite answers are:  food, I don't know...what are you making?  Fried boogers--yes I have actually said that.  Liver and onions--no I will not eat that.  Squid. Nothing.  YOYO (you're on your own.)

Do you dread this question?  What are some of your favorite answers?

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Anonymous said…
YES! I usually know what's for dinner because I meal plan but my kids are picky eaters. I dread the question because I know they're going to complain about my answer.
January 31, 2011 at 8:18 AM
hawkeyejlp said…
I've got a weekly menu, and now that my youngest can read, she likes to pick what she wants. Sometimes I am okay making it that night.
Before she could read, my fave responses were "roasted rhinocerous" or "pickled pig's feet".
January 31, 2011 at 8:22 AM
Rachel said…
If I don't answer with pancakes or pizza, Ethan will cry. haha.
January 31, 2011 at 9:30 AM
Macey said…
I ask myself this question. I hate it. Every. Single. Day.
January 31, 2011 at 9:35 AM
Unknown said…
Yes. Sassy asks me everyday & she's never likes my answer. The only way my children would be happy is if we had McDonald's every night.
January 31, 2011 at 11:16 AM
Nicole said…
lol ewwww liver and onions! my husband only gets excited when i say i'm making steak or indian:) otherwise I don't have anyone else asking whats for dinner! except maybe lealu but that sounds more like "wuff's for dinner!" :)
January 31, 2011 at 11:37 AM
Nicole said…
We answer food a lot. But now that we're on a diet... it makes it a lot easier b/c we have to plan ;)
January 31, 2011 at 12:44 PM
mormonhermitmom said…
Amen sister!
My kids love it when I say FFY (meaning fend for yourself) which to them means "have all the cold cereal you want"
January 31, 2011 at 1:41 PM
Aubree said…
i'm like the kids. i can ask my mom what's for dinner, forget two seconds later, and ask again. this happens at least a few times a week, sadly.
January 31, 2011 at 2:28 PM
Emmy said…
I often don't tell my kids what I am making as they will just say ewww I don't like that. And I would rather wait to hear that when I put the dinner on the table instead of during the time I am preparing it and putting it on the table :)
January 31, 2011 at 3:02 PM
Trooper Thorn said…
I ask the kids what they are making.
January 31, 2011 at 3:17 PM
Amy said…
That is funny since I am always the one who is asking "What should I make for dinner?" I love cooking. Really. I think Jeffrey gets very tired of me asking that question.
January 31, 2011 at 3:28 PM
Anonymous said…
I actually don't hear this question yet. I hate more the 'I hate this food! I'm not going to eat that!' That's what causes me to not cook... The joys of children.
January 31, 2011 at 4:35 PM
Liz Mays said…
I usually don't know until an hour before dinner. I'm the worst about meals!
January 31, 2011 at 5:30 PM
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