Fruitarians

The palette of a child is a delicate thing to behold.  And, the introduction of food is a slow, methodical process.  But, what does one do when the food doesn’t make it past the textural policing of said child’s HAND!  It is a bit difficult to introduce new foods to the mouth that can’t make it past the hand.  

At finger food age, no meat of any sort made it past Jackson’s adorably fluffy hands.  No vegetables made it past his hand either.  The texture made it an undesirable.  Yet, all fruit and all dairy was allowed the glorious privilege of not only making it past security, but was also eaten in MASS QUANTITIES!  To this day, Jackson is not a real vegetable or meat eater.  He will eat them on occasion, but if you put some fruit or dairy in front of him….it’s a goner and you best have more!  The first time Jackson actually found a meat that he liked was at a Chinese buffet……chicken on a stick!  Go figure!  

Now, Young Mister Tucker has a real sense of adventure with his young palette.  He may be the youngest human to love Smoked Gouda Cheese!  He loves it in grits, of course, but also on a cracker or just on its own!  He likes meat too.  But, he also has little need for vegetables; and fruit and diary he gives two thumbs up.  

The two boys do compliment each other greatly though.  If given a hot dog, Tucker only wants the hot dog meat, and Jackson only wants the bun.  If given chicken strips and French fries, Tucker only wants the chicken, and Jackson only wants the French fries.  So thankfully, nothing goes to waste!

Everyday, these two boys eat primarily grapes, peaches, bananas, pears, oranges, blueberries, pineapple, raisins, craisins, and any other fruit that isn’t nailed down.  They also regularly eat mass quantities of yogurt, cheese, milk, and grains.  So, this is why I call them Fruitarians.  ;o)   When they come visit you, know that you can win them over with FRUIT!