Don't forget the ranch

We have not really had a problem with Joshua's appetite. We still struggle with picky eaters Jason and Michael.

But if it's food, give it to Joshua. He'll eat (almost) anything. With a goofy smile at the end.

Recently, the baby has given us fits in public places. In our last outing for lunch, Joshua screamed through the appetizer, would not be appeased when the real meal came, and I went outside to keep the other restaurant patrons from throwing things at us.

We thought maybe it was because he was getting tired of the high chair.

We were a little worried today, but we pushed ahead, placing him in his normal seat, figuring we would move him to a booster if he got fussy.

He immediately dumped two glasses of water onto the floor before the food came.

But he wasn't screaming, so we thought, "Whew!!!"

Then, the food came, and we thought, "Finally!!!"

I offhandedly asked for some ranch dressing, since Michael has started to enjoy dipping his french fries in them.

Joshua grabbed the ramekin and had quite a grip on the porcelain all through lunch.

He grunted for the french fries, which we gladly gave him.

He proceeded to dunk his french fries into the ranch dressing, but instead of taking a bite out of the actual "potato," he started to lick the dressing off the fry. He repeated this quite a few times, dunking the fry, licking off the dressing. Then he realized he had a free hand.

He grunted for another fry, to fill his other hand. Two-fisting it, Joshua was not without ranch dressing for one moment.



We were astounded--but pleased that he was quiet!!!

He continued for about ten minutes. In between slurps of ranch dressing, I would push chicken pieces into his mouth. All good.

Then, some apple slices. He ate them heartily.

But, our independent-minded #3 needed to hold onto the fork himself. With an apple slice on the end, I thought he would bring the utensil toward his mouth.

He was about to, but thought better of it.

He brought the fork down to the ranch dressing, apple slice on the end, and dipped.

Yum yum!!!



Afterward, Joshua realized an empty fork can carry as much ranch dressing as a french fry...

So now we know.
Happy eating, everyone!!!