Diet changes

We have kept Robbie on a very strict Gluten free, casein free (dairy), preservative free, artificial color free, high fructose corn syrup free diet for the last 8 months. We did this because after reading a lot of the literature- this course of action is suggested. We felt it was worth a try because it wouldn't hurt him- or his sister. Over the past few weeks Robbie had been helping himself to cheese, bagels, etc. The things that had been off limits. I've been watching closely and making sure he doesn't over eat those things. He seems fine. He doesn't have any bowel issues. His behavior is the same. In fact, I believe he is eating better- probably because things taste better and he feels satisfied. I am still limiting preservatives, colors and high fructose corn syrup but bread and cheese seem to be ok. I bought the deceptively delicious cookbook by Jessica Seinfeld. It tells you to puree vegetables and add them to foods- like mac n cheese and couscous. I tried the one of the recipes on Tuesday. "Yuck, this is gross." Most mothers would be upset by this statement. It was music to my ears. Robbie completed a sentence. Usually he would push the food away if he didn't want it.
He's had a good week in school , has been sleeping through the night, and hasn't asked for the pacifier as much. I hope this is a sign of more good things to come!!! ( And we can all eat Pizza again!!!!!!)