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[quote=Anonymous]I like flexibility in eating, myself, but I’m sure they have a set lunch time at school and depending on where their grade falls on the schedule, it might be at 11:30. I don’t think it’s unreasonable to schedule mealtime at home if that’s what you want to do.

Personally, if I were in your place, I’d go with one of the two following plans:

The night before, kids decide if they’re going to eat with you on your schedule or “pack a lunch” to eat on their schedule the next day.

Keep a selection of lunch choices (deli meats, cheeses, peanut butter, snack packs, fruit, yogurt,  etc.) and let them know that you will feed them at the scheduled time, and if they’re not ready they can feed themselves from the lunch offerings.

If you want them to eat leftovers, their options might be to eat when you’re warming everything up, or to eat it cold.  (My microwave broke recently and I learned that a lot of hot goods can be eaten cold.  It may not be what you’d prefer, but it’s cooked so it’s safe. It’s like eating cold pizza.). If they don’t like it cold, they can either accommodate your schedule or learn to reheat their own food. [/quote]

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