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Until recently, both of my 2-year-old twins were still eating an infant cereal mixture that I would whip up every morning (cereal, milk, wheat germ, and applesauce). Last week Gregory decided he didn't want it anymore. Gabriel still eats it, so I make it for him now and just give Gregory some Cheerios.
This morning while I was making the cereal for Gabriel, Gregory starts chanting "want cereal." So I give him a little taste on a spoon just to make sure. He said, "like it! yum, yum!" But when I brought him some in a bowl with a spoon, he pushed it away like I was crazy to think he would eat it.
What is that about?! Has anyone else experienced this?
Thanks!
-Kathy |
| Posted by Kathy on 09/26/2007 08:28 AM
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You are not alone! My 2yr. old son has been doing that for about 6mo. now and I finally started making him eat what he asks for or he doesn't eat until his next meal. After about 2 or 3 times he realized he better eat or he will be very hungry. Good luck.
Nicole |
| posted by Nicole on 09/26/2007 08:57 AM
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Kathy,
It is called being 2!!!! LOL, my daughter does it all the time!!! Have fun with your children!!!! They grow to fast!!!! |
| posted by Jeanette on 09/26/2007 10:30 AM
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| It's good to know this isn't some random act of defiance, but rather a normal part of toddlerhood. Thanks! |
| posted by Kathy on 09/26/2007 10:59 AM
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| This is all about trying to exercise a level of control. My daughter did the same thing with biscuit and gravy(I fix a big breakfast on Saturdays) She loved it, then all of a sudden one day she screamed and cried like I was killing her when I set it down in front of her. I just took it away and asked her what she wanted from the table---she decided on some scrambled eggs. I always put the ball in her court and let her feel like she is making the choice. I know that my little one is now at an age where she will not eat the same thing 2 days in a row. This might have something to do with it. |
| posted by Vanessa on 09/26/2007 11:38 AM
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Kathy,
No worries you are certainly not alone! My 19 1/2 month old son has been doing that (with everything!!!) for the past couple of months. I think that it is a combination of asserting independance and not knowing exactly what they want at times! Just be patient I am told it is a phase! |
| posted by Kyleen on 10/07/2007 06:45 PM
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