New foodie

Letting kids watch TV is one of those parenting hot topics I prefer not to get into. I will say we do let Fuller watch TV and until recently it was all PBS shows. Now that we have the expanded cable a few Nick Jr shows have snuck into the line up.

And while the evils of TV can be an interesting topic for some, I prefer to think of what good I can find in the magic box. Recently the TV has helped Fuller expand his nutritional horizons.

This could be a foreshadow of how easily our son will want to go with the crowd or bend to media persuasion of what this Christmas' hot toy is... but when Fuller sees characters eat specific food, suddenly Fuller is demanding the same. I have Calliou to thank for Fuller's appetite for spaghetti (for lunch and breakfast), Max and Ruby are responsible for Fuller's reawakening desire for eggs, and the Backyardigans for enjoying hot dogs- a food Fuller used to despise.

I enjoy taking lessons "taught" on TV and expanding them through the activities of the day. And if it means serving lunch based on what Dora kept Swiper from swiping, then I think I can try to be accommodating.