I have tried very hard to instill good eating habits in my son. From the day he was born it has been a struggle to get him to eat or gain weight. My doctor often told me not to fuss or worry, that he took after my body type (petite). However, it's hard not to worry when your son is in the 5th percentile for weight. We tried many things from Pediasure, to the expensive Gerber meals every meal... none of it seemed to make a difference.

I naturally eat healthy. And I don't mean that I never have a cookie or a cupcake, by my portions are right on. I have the ability to listen to my body's stopping point and not eat beyond that. I guess what is also important is that I don't have the yearning desire to eat beyond that stopping point. I enjoy food as much as the next person TRUST me- but I've always been in tune with my body. I do also make smart choices when it comes to the food in my household. You aren't going to see me in the check out line with bags of potato chips, Little Debbies, ice cream, candy, and other non sense. I enjoy those items from item to time, but they aren't a regular in my house. And if it's not there, I don't have the option to eat it. I buy lots of fruits, lots of fish- and I enjoy eating those.

(I do have a point guys it's coming)

SO- when I go to my Mom's house- Nena's (because he couldn't pronounce Nana) he gets spoiled with literally everything they have in the house, which is snacks. There isn't a snack in the world that Nena doesn't have. It's such a love/hate relationship with that pantry. I love that my son will always remember getting to eat Oreo's there, and chocolate milk, and this that and the other.. BUT at the same time I have to wonder if it's teaching him bad habits. He doesn't just eat one item, it's literally a massive combination of chips, crackers, chocolate milk, cookies, cake and candy. Binge eating. He sure as HELL doesn't eat like that at my house (and I'm talking about the consumption).

So, for now I let it happen as we aren't there entirely too often. But I still cringe when that door is open..