Not A Fan Of Brussels Sprouts (Anyone Else Share That Sentiment?)
Good old green veggies — still super healthy and necessary, yet still the bane of Isaac’s existence. I continue to offer him all sorts of the good stuff, and eat it myself in front of him, but to no avail. The closest thing I have gotten to a victory would be him eating half a snap pea pod dipped in dressing and several freeze dried peas…pretty pathetic (:
I for one love vegetables, especially the green kind because I know their many benefits, whereas I guess my toddler is not that interested in the different vitamins and minerals and maintaining a healthy weight like his mother.
No, thank you!
Every day there are offerings of deliciousness, such as sauteed garlic mushrooms and spinach, salted kale chips, seasoned green beans, cheesy broccoli, etc. I have tried every topping or dipping except chocolate, which I am considering at this point, haha.
All things considered, I was not particularly surprised when the Brussels sprouts on Isaac’s plate went untouched, but it was his reaction to seeing a fresh sprig of them that was so amusing. The look on his face is of pure outrage and disgust, and the expression says Mommy, how dare you? Get these horrible things out of my presence immediately!
Oh well, it looks like we are still going to be buying stage 3 jars of green beans and peas, and anything else pureed and green I can get my hands on. Thank goodness he eats other vegetables, like sweet potatoes and tomatoes, but my son is almost 2.5 now, so I was hoping for some progress by now…
So aside from dipping everything in chocolate (which he does love) or trying to hide it, Seinfeld-style, I am out of ideas and options. I have seen other small children, babies even, chowing down on the green foods like champions, and I am insanely jealous. Tell me your secrets!!!
Anyone else have a ridiculously picky eater and want to offer me some veggie-themed ideas?
