Austin's latest

When my boys were young and learning to eat real meals, I made the three item rule.  You have to eat at least three things served at a meal.  It generally works well as I often have four or five items on the table for a meal and it prevents tons of complaining when the boys are faced with something they don't like at a meal.  Unfortunately, it looks a little odd at church potlucks or buffets when my boys only have three items on their plate before heading to a table to sit down and eat.

So at supper the other night, as Austin is scooping the last of the fruit salad onto his plate:
Dad:  Austin! eat what's on your plate before taking more.
Austin:  I did.
Dad:  What about the peaches?
Austin:  I had one; that should cover it.
Josh:  I'll have your peaches.
Austin:  Thanks.  See Dad?  My plate's empty now.