Today, I'll be having waffles

The most important thing we can do for B right now is to teach him the value of communication. To that end, anytime he talks, he pretty much gets what he wants. We'll of course have to scale this back (perhaps sooner than later) as he catches on but for now, nothing is too over the top. Today, he asked for waffles. I lost count at 8.  Yesterday, he ate apple bread for dinner. To be fair, his diet is far from well-balanced and healthy even on his good days. So what's the harm in a few extra waffles? He ASKED for them!! Don't tell B but we'll pretty much give him anything he wants if it means he'll learn to talk.