Feel My Muscles

Cody is a picky eater. He prefers Chicken Nuggets for dinner anytime and every time. We, well I, have given in to chicken nuggets for dinner for him too much, just to avoid a struggle and so that he at least eats. (Trevor was picky too until about 4 and then he began to eat more....he began to understand "no cookie if you don't eat dinner". He's so good at eating even if he doesn't like it.) Well, we have decided it's time for him to stretch out and try new things. So, our new rule is that Cody eats what we eat. He doesn't have to clean his plate, just try it at least once. He's doing really well with it. There are still some protests, but for the most part, he's a decent sport. We have explained that by eating his dinner, he will grow big and get big muscles. Apparently, this really clicked with him b/c now every time he takes a bite, he requests we feel his muscles. He LOVES the thought that his muscles "grow" with each bite. :-) So cute and fun....and it's working!!