Picky Eater

With Super Bowl, Elliott's birthday, and Valentine's Day, I'll be doing a lot of baking.  Today I made Cherry Cheesecake Cupcakes for a Super Bowl party.  Elliott enjoyed licking the beaters, but didn't like the finished product.  What disturbed him were the tiny bits of cherries.  He is such a picky eater!

As a new mom, Emily was extremely cautious about introducing Elliott to new foods, carefully watching for food allergies.  She was also nervous about him choking.  It didn't help that Elliott got his teeth late.  Whatever the reason, he is not a good eater.  Elliott does like most sweets.  But it's almost impossible to get him to try a new vegetable or protein.

Last summer, Emily and I decided to create a food journal for Elliott.  He got a sticker for trying a new food and for each time he ate it up to five times.  After five stickers, he got cash or a toy.  Yes, we were frustrated enough to bribe Elliott to eat better.  Mike was not happy about it, but the journal did help a little.  Nevertheless, it was abandoned by the time school started.

We're hoping Jonah will be a better eater.  So far, he's way ahead of Elliott at ten months. Unless he's not feeling well, Jonah will open his mouth wide for any food offered.  He's also interested in food everyone else is eating.  Elliott did neither of those things.  Maybe Jonah will help us coax Elliott into eating new foods.  Sibling rivalry used to our advantage.  I like it!


(Day 11 of 30-Day Shred:  Except for cardio, I'm probably ready for Level 2.  Will have to view it to find out.)