Around this time twenty four years ago, we were introducing my son to solids.
He graduated to using utensils on his own. Winnie, then Blues Clues, and Paddington were favourites.
But with so much to explore, so many things to do, he would need some prompting to focus on the task at hand. The airplane came in handy … ‘whoosh, whoosh, … coming in fast, open-wide”!
Worked every time.
He’s always been a great eater. He loves to travel.
And come January he will be leaving on an airplane on an exciting new path.
(the decluttering and the melancholy continues…)
At a time 
Empty nest is no joke, right? I mean, my daughter is an adult and still lives with us, and lived at home during college, so I have no idea. But it seems like it would be very difficult. You may need another trip to France to recover.
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Another trip to France would be a great plan ;). His girlfriend’s family has a place in France so it may. be a reality at some point!
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If he was a picky eater, tell me it gets better! My son (almost 5) is such a picky eater and it’s infuriating and my heart is shrinking, I am worried about him. Hopefully when he is on his way out of the house in 20 years, he will eat well.
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My son has always been a fantastic eater ! But my daughter, not so much. She was always a tiny little thing – but her appetite got so much better when she hit her growth spurt in her teens! So don’t worry, your son will change I can guarantee it – as teens they constantly raided the fridge and cupboards.
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