Cheese...He Ate Cheese!

We had a huge milestone with Mr. Brady last week; he ate his first cheese sandwich!  I know it doesn’t sound that exciting to many of you out there, but to us it was a huge deal.  I really took for granted how easy it was to prepare meals for Tessa.  As many of you mommies know all too well, introducing foods to an infant or feeding a toddler has its own challenges.  Now take that battle and add on a whole new list of limitations and your world is thrown upside down.  Brady’s allergies have been an adjustment for all of us.  We do a lot of label reading and rely heavily on home cooked meals which is soooo hard with our schedules.  Gone are the days where we can pull freezer meals out for a quick bite to eat!  But I guess you could say it’s a bit of a blessing in disguise as it forces all of us to eat a lot cleaner.

Get It Boy!

Now, we weren’t fortunate enough for Brady to outgrow his whey allergy, but instead we were introduced to a cheese alternative.  The good Lord above must have heard enough of my prayers for some assistance in this whole food debacle and the next thing I knew a restaurant opened next door to the clinic that only serves natural meals.  They do not use any dairy, oils, meat, gluten, peanuts, etc. in anything they make.  They specialize in wheatgrass shots, smoothies, soups, some of your classic sandwiches (grilled cheese, veggie burgers, BLT), pastas, tacos, and a full selection of sweet treats.  Do not even get my started on their brownies; I have a serious addiction already.  The best part of it all is that the food tastes amazing and you know you are eating a healthy option. 

 

Because of this restaurant, Mr. Brady has had the opportunity to eat meals like other toddlers his age.  I tell the owner every time I visit that she has really opened a door for me.  I love that I can bring meals or ingredients home and make a dinner for the whole family.  I don’t think she truly understands how much I appreciate her stepping into our lives.  Bring on the cheese!