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Did I just win the award for most 'I can't be fucked' tea for my DC?

418 replies

CanneBFucked · 25/07/2022 19:44

I've been working overtime today, exhausted, feel like shit.

My 3 year old had a plate of corned beef, cheese and sweetcorn for his tea.

Did I just win the award for most 'that'll do' tea?

He quite enjoyed it tbf! He asked for more.

Ready for today to be done 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫

OP posts:
Kanaloa · 25/07/2022 19:45

You say ‘can’t be fucked’ I say ‘ingenious use of leftover foods that wouldn’t fit in a meal.’ And also delicious and nutritious.

moita · 25/07/2022 19:46

My worst was last week: ice cream and crisps. In my defence we were all wilting due to the heat

SecretSnake · 25/07/2022 19:47

Can’t be arsed teas are always the nicest though!

The other day my two had a bowl of porridge each with a spoon of Nutella slapped in the middle.

BendingSpoons · 25/07/2022 19:47

My 6yo asked if she could have sandwiches for tea and if she could make them. Win! Will save proper cooking for tomorrow.

HangOnToYourself · 25/07/2022 19:47

moita · 25/07/2022 19:46

My worst was last week: ice cream and crisps. In my defence we were all wilting due to the heat

At the same time?

LuckyMoonstone · 25/07/2022 19:50

mini sausage rolls, grapes, and some very questionable cucumber was my most ‘can’t be fucked’ tea for DS

Boating123 · 25/07/2022 19:50

My two had cold tinned spaghetti tonight.

I would have heated it up, but they wanted it cold. My daughter toasted her bagel. I just spread the butter on it.

Nice and easy and went down well.

MalcolmTrucker · 25/07/2022 19:51

Thought you were going to say you’d given him a cold McDonalds!

I don’t like corned beef but that doesn’t sound awful 🙂

CanneBFucked · 25/07/2022 19:53

MalcolmTrucker · 25/07/2022 19:51

Thought you were going to say you’d given him a cold McDonalds!

I don’t like corned beef but that doesn’t sound awful 🙂

Tbf I wouldn't have been opposed if we had run out of corned beef 😃

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Chazx · 25/07/2022 19:55

That's fine!

ShirleyPhallus · 25/07/2022 19:56

I’m just here for the posters saying “I know what you mean! Last week I was so lazy I just gave the children a 3 course supper of smoked salmon roulade, beef wellington with slow cooked duck fat potatoes, and a tarte tatin. Shamed to admit I bought the potatoes from the shop although everything else was homemade including sourcing the duck fat from our ladies in the garden. Feeling so ashamed of cutting corners instead of our usual 8 course tudor banquet! Lol!”

CanneBFucked · 25/07/2022 19:58

ShirleyPhallus · 25/07/2022 19:56

I’m just here for the posters saying “I know what you mean! Last week I was so lazy I just gave the children a 3 course supper of smoked salmon roulade, beef wellington with slow cooked duck fat potatoes, and a tarte tatin. Shamed to admit I bought the potatoes from the shop although everything else was homemade including sourcing the duck fat from our ladies in the garden. Feeling so ashamed of cutting corners instead of our usual 8 course tudor banquet! Lol!”

Well OBVIOUSLY this is the kind of the thing he usually eats... Halo

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Cervinia · 25/07/2022 20:00

There was an advert when I was a kid (it’s on YouTube just found it) about choc ice and chips. That was my idea of a dream Cba tea, I actually managed it at a friends house at 16.

Passthetena · 25/07/2022 20:01

We're just getting over chicken pox, toddler is getting given anything he'll eat. Brioche, blueberries, strawberries and onion ring crisps for tea apparently! With a healthy dollop of mayonnaise that even the fruit got dipped in 🤢

Ohwait · 25/07/2022 20:02

I’m here for ideas 😂

Suzi888 · 25/07/2022 20:05

Ohwait · 25/07/2022 20:02

I’m here for ideas 😂

🤣

MasterBeth · 25/07/2022 20:06

Cervinia · 25/07/2022 20:00

There was an advert when I was a kid (it’s on YouTube just found it) about choc ice and chips. That was my idea of a dream Cba tea, I actually managed it at a friends house at 16.

"Choc ice and chips? Don't tell your mother!"

Youcansaythatagainandagain · 25/07/2022 20:07

Ohwait · 25/07/2022 20:02

I’m here for ideas 😂

:) :)

Splicebaked · 25/07/2022 20:07

Corned beef that's very dated I thought they stopped selling that stuff years ago along with spam.

I'm impressed your DC even ate it

As for a meal it's fine tbh

LeavesOnTrees · 25/07/2022 20:09

I once did make your own sandwiches. Plonked everything on the table.
Kids loved it.

hesttreat · 25/07/2022 20:10

Splicebaked · 25/07/2022 20:07

Corned beef that's very dated I thought they stopped selling that stuff years ago along with spam.

I'm impressed your DC even ate it

As for a meal it's fine tbh

Where do you shop that they don't sell corned beef?

Why are you surprised the child ate it?

You're fine OP, crack on once in a while.

Stichintime · 25/07/2022 20:11

My favourite can't be bothered dinner was pasta with cheese, tomatoes and sweetcorn mixed in. I sometimes browned under the grill and called it 'pasta bake'

CanneBFucked · 25/07/2022 20:11

Splicebaked · 25/07/2022 20:07

Corned beef that's very dated I thought they stopped selling that stuff years ago along with spam.

I'm impressed your DC even ate it

As for a meal it's fine tbh

What?! Corned beef is a staple in this household 😂

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Viviennemary · 25/07/2022 20:12

That sounds perfectly ok to me.

Hopeandlove · 25/07/2022 20:13

My two love the 'pick your own tea' -they make their own sandwich with what they want, pick a packet of crisps and fruit. They love it.