The original version of this post was actually a Facebook update on my personal account. Happy Reading!
My beautiful, sweet boy,
Thank-you for all the fleeting moments that fill up my heart every single day. Some parents (understandably so) are proud of certain accomplishments such as sleeping through the night, early talking, walking, counting, singing, etc. You, our dear boy, can EAT and it fills our hearts with so much joy.
You especially LOVE fish (impressively eating a Dutch haring sandwich and finishing off an entire grilled sea bass by 10 months old), corn on the cob, fresh pastas, various cheeses, peas, all kinds of yoghurt, string beans, rice, squash, cherry tomatoes, avocado, broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, red bell peppers, and zucchini. You’ll also happily eat pinakbet (Filipino vegetable stew), bulalo (Filipino beef marrow stew) and chicken/pork adobo (Filipino national dish) with a healthy portion, or two of rice. You’re always open to having some strawberry or butternut squash risotto, an extra helping of ragu spaghetti and of course, lasagne.
Best of all, you’re willing to try anything new. Your adventurous and healthy eating could be attributed to baby led weaning, or not. It could simply be because your part Filipino that your love for eating is a genetic predisposition. Thank-you for giving us (and others around) the simple pleasure of watching you eat to your heart’s delight.
Almost 17 months, weighing 30lbs and growing out of size 24 month clothing. And if you happen to change and no longer our precocious gourmand who love’s to ea, or want to eat as much as you do now, that’s okay too. We’ll roll with the punches because we’re your parents. We will always love you!
Love,
Mommy
