Silas has entered a toddler “picky eating” stage. He has always been such a good (ravenously hungry) eater, but lately I think his nutritional needs have slowed down some. Random foods have been ending up on the floor (he has quite a good arm, actually.) Sometimes he throws foods that he likes, or at least used to like. He will eat some, throw some, eat some more. It is very confusing for me as a mommy.
Of late he has been a little extra confusing.
Last week at grandma’s house, Silas wholly rejected apples, which he has always eaten, and only ate meat and potatoes with ketchup, off of my fork. A fair amount of Cheerios were launched as well. These are All-American food basics here!
Well, today when we sat down for lunch, I was in need of a fruit/veggie to feed Silas with his PB and J. We do not always eat as healthily as I would prefer, but even I know that the thin layer of strawberry jelly in the sandwich does not count as a fruit. Unfortunately, this being Monday, I was all out of fruit. (I shop on Tuesday so sometimes by the end of the grocery-week we are out of fresh produce.)
Hmm, what else do I have that resembles edible plant life? Ah, leftover quesadilla ingredients.
Would he eat that? What with the picky-ness and all?
He did.
The child happily devoured black beans and salsa. LOTS!
I don’t pretend to understand it, but I’m happy he ate.
Olé!
OLE!! That’s so funny!
I think he’s just going through a “phase”. Although he could probably make a meal on the goldfish I just vacuumed out of the car! Glad to hear he likes black beans and salsa – a great combination of Griffiths and Lopez. :+)
Love,
Mom