My mandate that the boys are responsible for their own breakfasts and lunches has been moderately successful.  Brian (10) has 9:00 swim practice, so he just grabs a mouthful of leftovers and then eats something more substantial afterwards.  Kevin (12) drags himself out of bed sometime after 10 and hunkers down in front of a box of cereal.  It is best not to talk to him until at least the 2nd bowl.  The self-serve lunch grazing needs a bit of work.  I think I'll put up a list of approved items.  Pretzels and peanut butter, YES pretzels and chocolate frosting, NO.  

The boys would love the grazing to continue right through dinner, but that's not going to happen.  We're still going to stop and come together to share a civilized meal.   This week we're having Mongolian Beef (by special request), with rice and garlic snap peas and a mandarin salad.  I can set the beef to marinade early in the day and stir-fry it when everyone is hungry.  

CranApple Pork Tenderloin (wish me luck finding fresh cranberries in June), calls for using part of the sauce as a baste, and I think if the weather cooperates I'll just grill it.  This will be served with slowcooker baked potatoes, and some steamed broccoli.    

Also this week is a sure to be unpopular with the boys but I really want it Curried Potatoes, Cauliflower, Peas and Chickpeas and a homemade Mango Chutney. Since they seem to have their own plans maybe they'll be gone on this night, and if not, well, maybe I'll just have to let them graze...