My Kid’s Special Prize

So I have this thing with my kids that they get a special prize for eating their vegetables. It's like a little treat at the end of dinner, but honestly, it's mostly junk food or candy. I feel bad about it because I know I should be encouraging healthier choices, but there are days when cooking just one more healthy option feels impossible. The other night, my five-year-old got an extra scoop of ice cream for eating all her broccoli. I swear to myself that tomorrow will be better, and maybe it is for a while, but let's face it, who can resist those big eyes asking for a little sugar? I keep telling myself it’s okay as long as they eat their veggies first.