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Driving home from picking up my kids from preschool today we made a quick stop at a neighbor’s “home grown veggie” stand.  I was delighted to see fresh broccoli and my kids squealed with glee.  My eldest Angel (4.5 yrs old) insisted on helping me prepare lunch so we started with grilled cheese sandwiches.  She is mastering the knife and spread the coconut oil evenly on the bread.  A quick rinse of the broccoli and into the steamer got all of our mouths watering.  A handful of grapes for each of us, grilled cheese sandwiches and fresh from the garden steamed broccoli…I love it when a meal comes together.

I enjoy watching my kids develop a love of food….REAL food.  They often follow me into our own garden to pluck swiss chard for a green smoothie or tomatoes for sauces and soups.  Most recently I have noticed they like to smell everything before they taste.  They understand that food is meant to nourish our bodies and that an excess of sugar is an unnecessary part of a nutritious diet.  I am thankful for the growth I have made in the food choices for our family.  It has been a struggle at times, but baby steps and repetition seem to be the key for me.  I embrace the learning and sharing these lessons with my children is a gift I hope we will continue to receive for many years to come.

P.S. After my Angel finished her lunch, she informed me that she only likes broccoli that comes “fresh from the ground”.  Now who could deny such a request?