Ohio Ketchup ...

We made it to Chicago. We made it through the weekend and the initial excitement is beginning to subside. The kids are comfortable with their new surroundings - very comfortable. Lola is waking around naked. However, they noticed a couple of differences between Babcia (Grandma) Dziadek's (Grandpa) house and our house....

"Mom, YUCK I don't like this ketchup. YUCK! I want some of the OHIO ketchup." Jay notices the ketchup on his lunch plate.

Funny. I usually buy whatever is on sale - never sticking with one brand. But yet, somehow the ketchup in Chicago tastes a lot different to Jay. (NOTE: The ketchup here was purchased at a Polish deli, for a 100% Polish family) I thought about making a Target run this morning and getting their favorite and familiar brands to make them feel more at home. I gave it some thought and decided not to. I had this vivid image in my head, visiting Chicago 15 years from now and making a Target run for my 20 year old son to find Heinz Ketchup.

So, I will not be compromising. This in turn, will be a perfect opportunity to introduce new tastes and expanding their already growing taste palates. I will not give in. Each problem results into a teaching moment, in my life with kids. This is such a non-stressful approach to parenting. A problem = a teachable moment.