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Is anyone else basically running a restaurant at dinner every night?? 😩

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Momylola · 23/06/2026 19:26

Dinner at my house has been a straight-up circus lately. One kid just announced they’re going vegan, my youngest is deep in that “plain pasta or chicken nuggets, nothing else” phase, my husband acts personally insulted if I put leftovers on his plate, and my middle one can’t do dairy. So I’m over here squinting at food labels like I’m trying to crack a code. Most nights, I’m running three short-order menus and just hoping at least one person actually eats. I cannot be the only mom barely hanging on here, right?

Between picky eaters, allergies, diet trends, and the grocery list that never ends (and is crazy expensive), it honestly feels like I’m running a diner, minus the tips or any help. How are you all handling this and not losing your minds? Hit me with your survival tips, or just tell me I’m not alone! Moms, I’m all ears.

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Theresalittlebitofwitchinyou · Yesterday 19:26

I feel your pain, we have 2 sets of allergies that don’t overlap a multi faceted ED who is Neurospicy (her term not mine) DH is also very obviously not NT and the only carnivore but he just gets something meaty served alongside something <anything> someone else is eating

abbynabby23 · Today 00:31

Momylola · 23/06/2026 19:26

Dinner at my house has been a straight-up circus lately. One kid just announced they’re going vegan, my youngest is deep in that “plain pasta or chicken nuggets, nothing else” phase, my husband acts personally insulted if I put leftovers on his plate, and my middle one can’t do dairy. So I’m over here squinting at food labels like I’m trying to crack a code. Most nights, I’m running three short-order menus and just hoping at least one person actually eats. I cannot be the only mom barely hanging on here, right?

Between picky eaters, allergies, diet trends, and the grocery list that never ends (and is crazy expensive), it honestly feels like I’m running a diner, minus the tips or any help. How are you all handling this and not losing your minds? Hit me with your survival tips, or just tell me I’m not alone! Moms, I’m all ears.

We only accommodate allergies in our house. If they don’t like the dinner, they can go to bed without one. It has happened and I have no issues or guilt about that! The only time the can participate in the decision making is for their pizza toppings once a week 😂

mathanxiety · Today 01:04

Cherrytree86 · Yesterday 10:43

@Bjorkdidit

it IS OP’s responsibility as a mother to ensure her family are served healthy and nutritious meals every day that they enjoy.

You are having a laugh.

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