Sometimes you have to wonder what they're thinking...

Carrots and Ice Cream... that's right carrots and ice cream.

Xander has always loved veggies and he really likes carrots. It's only in the last few months that he's realized the joy that ice cream is. Tonight my Dad, Nelson David, Xander and I went out to eat at Sizzler. Xander ate peas, carrots, corn, cucumber, and chicken. For dessert after the watermelon, pineapple, and cantaloupe, he began dipping his shredded carrots in Nelson's ice cream.

He said, "Mmmmmm... 'ummmy'!!"

I think that he has the potential to be a great chef... to break the (jello) mold of conventional food combinations. He thinks outside the box (of cheerios)! He doesn't let the grimaces of those watching his experience of new recipes affect his enjoyment in new and daring taste sensations! He is steadfast in his opinions! He is courageous and adventurous! He is constantly trying new, bold, and unthought of selections! Watch out Emeril... Xander is waiting in the wings!! BAM!!

This culinary experience follows on the heels of last Saturday's IHOP excusion. The morning's combination of delight... ketchup and cheerios!!

You read that right... Ketchup and Cheerios!!

Actually, he had ketchup with his eggs, his hashbrowns (he does have some conventional and traditional leanings), his eggs, and his pancakes that already had maple syrup! Nelson David drew the line at Fruit Loops.

"He is not going to dip Fruit Loops in kethcup... that's just not right!"

It's been really interesting to see his tastes change. Just a couple months ago he loved spaghetti, but now he won't eat it at all! About a month ago he discovered ketchup (aka 'dup-dup)! He clearly loves the stuff and wants it all the time especially with 'nee-nee' (chicken for those of you not fluent in Xanderish... thankfully he signs quite well to aide in translation to common English).

I've become quite proficient at ketchup stain removal from shirts, pants, socks, pajamas, skin, tables, and floors!!

Moral to the story: Kids tastebuds are whacked, but it is quite a sight to behold!