Just Wondering

[se7en]

Many of you are doing home daycare on this site. I work in a center, so this won't be a problem for me, but....where and how do you hide your "goodies" or "treats" that you want to snack on from time to time. Do you only indulge during nap, or do you sneak a cookie or chip here and there ? I love my mid- afternoon ice cream break, so I have to put it off now that I am working outside the home. If I were at home watching kids, I would find a way to sneak it in.

[mrsnj]

Lol. I love my junk but I have strong will power plus I have little time to cheat during the day. Naptime is the only down time I have but I really am good. Well except for that time of the month::

[craftymissbeth]

Yeah I eat my "special" food in front of the dck's whenever I feel the need

I guess it helps that all mine are under 2.

[SilverSabre25]

I don't hide it at all. well unless it's something that has to be hidden from my own pair! I indulge pretty much whenever I want; the kitchen is completely off limits, so I can just duck in there and eat whatever whenever. Or I do it during naptime.

if I get caught (with something easy like a marshmallow or a handful of chocolate chips) I might share. I often don't though.

[Josiegirl]

What? Cookie? Who's got a cookie? (as I stuff it in my mouth while they're looking the other way)
I'm just sneaky is all. I wouldn't feel right eating it in front of them. I even feel guilty eating in front of my pups, as their drool pools on the floor.

[originalkat]

I sneak a sweet treat occasionally. I usually just turn the other direction while the kids are playing and eat quickly. The kids usually do not notice. Ice cream would be harder to hide! HEHE

[Clara]

Junk food - Who Me?

Sure we all eat junk food.
Many times I can hide a bite but no more than one quick one... so, I just normally plan on all of us having one bite or no one gets one.
Then there are times ..... Beware, the 4 yr olds always catch me. :: They know when I'm out of site I'm up to something.
Chips are always shared. It is the special candy bar I get caught with then I feel so guilty I don't try to sneak one in for weeks.
Ice Cream is a dream, just getting one bite would never be enough so it's out of the picture for the most part.
One parent loves to cook and brings in samples of last nights left over sweets, my biggest weakness. There is often not enough to share fairly [she is an excellent cook].
Nap time here is normally the time I try to do some quick cleaning, gathering supplies for the afternoon art/science project, return calls, etc. so I stay busy. Some kids are light to non sleepers so I must stay within sight which puts a stop to my sneaking in a snack.
Once most have left for the day I usually bring out a sweet fruit treat for us to share. One child is here almost 2 1/2 hours passed the others daily.
Then there is the Doctor's child who occasionally stays much later - we do bring out the ice cream or yogurt plus the TV is turned on! TV watching is enjoyed much like junk food snack here [both are small special treats].

[Play Care]

I save my snacking for quiet time.

[Hunni Bee]

If I wanted everyone's attention, I'd just start eating something. ::

With my old group, I'd just share.

When I was pregnant this year with the last new group, I'd just eat it in front of them and tell them the baby needed it. That satisfied them. It was always healthy stuff though.

Now I'm sure I won't be eating anything...

[itlw8]

Ahhh the reason childcare providers gain weight.

[Brooksie]

The only time I eat is during nap time, unless I grab a bite of what I make for snack. I just don't have time and I also try to watch what I eat. Although, I tend to splurge after a glass of wine or two after dd goes to bed. That's when I get my chocolate fix... mmmmmm chocolate... seems like its about that time of night!!happyface