A year ago I began a food battle with Luke. You can read about it in my previous posts.
Tonight Luke ate four large bites of chinese beef & broccoli with white rice all mixed together. On the first bite he made a face but the rest he did well. It only took him about 10 min. We have come a long way from where we were a year ago. Other shocking things that he will eat now include tacos (all those things mixed together:-0), tilapia, hamburger, grilled chicken, LOVES cooked green beans. He still loves his staples of grilled cheese, PB&J, pizza and pasta. But just saying that makes me remember when getting him to eat plain pasta with butter was a fight. I had to turn spaghetti into pasta snakes and elbows into pasta rhinoceros.
So I just want to encourage anyone who is struggling with a picky eater. Just try to be consistent. Make them try just a little each time. It really is true that it takes them 10 times to like something new. They have to take the time to taste it and chew and swallow. Then if they don't want more thats ok. But next time its two bites, and so on.
With Luke there are still certain food that he just despises, and I respect that. I've learned what they are and I don't make him eat those things. I can tell by his behavior when he tries something new whether it really turns his stomach or he just doesn't want to try it.
Anyway, be encouraged. This was a kid who only ate fruit, cheese, bread, annies mac & cheese, grilled cheese, PB&J, and pizza. Now we can go anywhere and eat whats being served. Even if its only a little bit, It can be done without having to bring him a special meal or ask for PB&J. That was my goal. And I'm so grateful that God has given us the strength to follow through.
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