We went to the fair last night. TT7 asked for chicken on a stick, cheese fries, and cotton candy. I told her the chicken was okay, but she needed to choose between the cheese fries and cotton candy. Of course, she chose the cotton candy.
We went to buy a bag of the fluffy stuff. So they wouldn’t feel restricted instead of buying 1 large bag and making her and SB4 share it, I allowed each of them to get their own medium-sized bag. They were super excited! I was having a minor panic attack inside, but hopefully hid it pretty well. I’m really trying my best not to give my kids any lasting “food issues.”
So they left the fair each carrying and chowing down on their cotton candy. They each ate about 1/3 of their bags. When we got home I told TT7 she would have to save the rest of her bag for Friday night when we have sweets. Her response, “I don’t want it.”
WHAT?!?! DID SHE JUST SAY THAT?!!! I’m still in shock. My sweet-toothed little angel just turned down cotton candy. I thought I was going to fall over dead.
I don’t know the reason she turned it down. I didn’t want to press the issue, but I’m so incredibly proud of my little princess. She has come a long way in this fight right along with me. I pray I’m teaching her good habits instead of scaring her for life. It really is such a fine line when dealing with a daughter and food.
I just keep praying for guidance and leading by example. Did I WANT a funnel cake last night? OMGOODNESS, I’ve been thinking about a fair funnel cake for MONTHS now. Did I eat one? Nope. I can’t ask my family to do anything I’m not willing to myself.
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