We're asked all the time "Is Layla a picky eater?" The answer is no -- but I think some of the things that she does eat would surprise anyone. Layla has really decided to try new things and I've learned that if I say "YUMMY", she follows with "HMMM...its good!!!". Here is a rundown of some of the foods that she loves.
- Greek yogurt -- she LOVES it. We have gone in the grocery store and she has had one open before I knew it and eaten it all right there with her fingers.
- Guacamole -- we eat dinner sometimes at Chipotle and we always get her a side of guacamole. This is the first thing that she eats. She will beg for it off of Brent's plate too. She then eats her rice and beans afterwards!
- Mac and Cheese -- this seems to be her staple meal when we got out to dinner. Although she will tell you "chicken and french fries", she will usually eat the mac and cheese and unless she finds something else more appealing on your plate!
- Spinach -- definitely odd I know, but I have made shells and cheese and lasagna with it and she devours it. Although I have not made it plain, I don't hesitate to put it in other dishes since I know she will eat it.
- Pumpkin -- it's the holiday season and I can't pass up fixing pumpkin bars. She loved them. I gave her some pumpkin pie too during Thanksgiving, and she seemed to really like it. Jan, Brent's sister made a pumpkin mousse, and she had to have a bowl before she went to bed. Pumpkin seems to be a hit with her!
- Pistachios -- (and peanuts too!!) I have been eating pistashios as they are a nice little snack and every time she sees me eating them, she says.... "I want some "stashios". She always comes back for more!!!
- Eggs and Cheese -- (from mom's salad). She has tried to eat salad just about every time I fix one (which is several nights a week) but always spits the lettuce back out. I think it might be a texture issue, but its okay. She will like it one day.
One thing she doesn't seem to like is meat. She will eat it occasionally and a small amount, but meat doesn't seem to excite her. Chicken is usually our best bet for her to eat, so I always have to make sure that I have more foods available because I can't count on her eating the meat that we have. She has tried fish a few times and we have had good luck with that though! I'm not sure if it has anything to do with the meat aversion that I had during my pregnancy with her -- but it's a very interesting coincidence!
