Carson woke up in another great mood today. We still can't really do much in public, but that doesn't keep motormouth from running his lips.
The chemo treatments must be having their impact on his taste. He is asking for and eating more food. We are not picky. Pretty much whatever he asks for, we'll let him eat. Our problem is that for every bite he eats, there are at least 10 failed attempts.
Here's a small sampling of "failed attempts" from this weekend:
- Carson asks for Chocolate chip cookies. Jennifer makes them from scratch. He sniffs one and walks away.
- Carson asks for Sun Chips. Shame on us...we don't have any in the house. We go to the convenience store nearby and they don't have any either. BUT, they do have Pringles and he asks for those instead. When we get home, he gets a whiff of the open can and walks away.
- Carson asks for mac and cheese. Easymac. I mistakenly inform him that we have some at home. We don't. We have Velveeta brand...and that's a deal breaker.
Carson pleads for biscuits and gets his wish. The dogs are waiting just outside of camera range, knowing their patience will soon pay off!Off to the store to get some orange ones. But not that many stores carry them, so we have to head to the local running store. Just our luck...the running store is out of orange, too. Ugh!
For Plan B (or, what now seems like plan G) we head to the CVS next to the running store, get some Starbusrt Jelly Beans, and pick out the orange ones for Carson. Jennifer and I buy two bags and do just that. And when we're done, Carson looks upon those jelly beans like they are spinach. No way is he going to let one of those things get passed his lips.
Remember the video in Fuller than a Tick when he ate pizza for over an hour? Yeah, long gone are those days!
So here I sit...eating chocolate chips cookies (which are just absolutely delicious!), Pringles (the can is almost empty), and Starburst Jelly Beans (hmmm...that second bag is lookin' a little light). While Carson continues his battle with leukemia, my battle is with all the food he leaves behind.
His battle is a tough one, but he's making it look easy. Please keep the prayers coming!
Paul.
P.S. If anyone has any ideas on what Carson may like to eat...we are all ears!
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Sounds to me like a lot of "missed opportunities" and you just need to head to the grocery store and get one of everything - so you are prepared! He's telling you what he wants when he wants it - when it takes you so long to come through - he's gotten over that want and on to something else! He'd make a good woman (JUST KIDDING of course!) :0) Hang in there. Kim
ReplyDeleteDear Jennifer and Paul, I believe that Carson is acting up because of the treatments is going through but let's not forget he's three going on four. Gianpaolo is as fussy as Carson at times, he is very stubborn, an no matter what I cook for dinner he wants something else!
ReplyDeleteWe are praying that his immune system gets stronger soon!!! Lots of love to you all!! Cristina
I loved red Jello when I was doing my chemo and radiation. I'm keeping that darling little boy and the rest of you as well in my prayers. Tell Nona we missed her at Bunco.
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