We had a major break through this week at the Eli household. For the first time, ever (or at least a long, long time) Eli ate a veggie without it being disguised. I know, it’s a miracle. And I probably just jinxed it, but I’m too excited and I had to share.

Two days in a row now, I’ve tentatively given Eli corn with his dinner, hoping for the best but expecting the worse. I’ve tried corn in the past, and even when it was smothered in ketchup, he wouldn’t touch it. Or more accurately, he would put it in his mouth, squinch up his face and shake his head as it came oozing back out. *sign* more wasted food.

But I’m bound and determined that this kid will eat, and enjoy, his veggies, so I try, try again. And it finally paid off. While Eli was busy enjoying his grilled cheese sandwich, I quietly added some ketchup-covered corn to his plate. And slowly walked away, pretending that nothing had happen, all the while watching him out of the corner of my eye. To my utter amazement, he picked it up, put it in his mouth and actually ate it. I wanted to shout for joy, run though the house and call everyone I know. But of course I had to act cool, less I scare away this new found enjoyment.

And it wasn’t just a fluke. I tried it again tonight while Eli was inhaling his “pizza, pizza”. And to my surprise, he ate all of the corn, and left some “pizza, pizza” on his plate. I think we have turned a corner. Tomorrow night, carrots. The next night, the world!

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