Dinner Delights

I had a fabulous dinner this evening. Here’s the menu:

amous bouche
array of organic kamut puffs

appetizer
pile of organic black beans

salad
hand-grated cheddar cheese

main course
breaded tofu rectangles with cumin

vegetable
jar of organic spinach and potato

dessert
yogurt with swirl of peach puree

Now, if that seems like a lot, it is. But the important part is that much of it was finger food. Momma has been trying to get me off the jarred food, but I usually react to table food by shoving it away, throwing it on the floor, or throwing it up. I’m averse to texture and chunks of any kind. And so it’s a bit of a miracle that I ate such a variety, and with quite a bit of relish- pun intended. I rejected the tofu at first, but after the spinach I decided to give it a try and shoved it all in my mouth at once. The old girl (Momma) was so pleased she nearly peed her pants. (I peed my pants at least once during dinner, but that’s neither here nor there.)

But the food wasn’t the best part of dinner for me. What was the best was Momma let me feed myself with a spoon. I dipped it in the spinach jar and then put the (correct) end into my mouth. I did so well that she let me feed myself the yogurt too. She’s on cloud 9.

Well, have to go… apparently I need a bath.

My Favorite Things: Shoes

Oprah has her favorite things, and so I shall have mine.

I know that shoes belong on my feet. But like socks, they are much more fun off my feet. This video shows me taking part in my favorite shoe-related activity: walking around with them in my hands. I do this with socks on occasion too.

You’ll learn how to pick up shoes (one per hand is easiest), hear Momma interview me about my shoes, and see that while I know where the shoes go, I can’t quite get them on my feet yet.

Click her to View the video

Happy Birthday to Me!!!!

It’s my birthday! I never thought I would make it to 1 year, but here I am. I feel so old.

It’s been a good year. I got to spend 3 months with Momma. I’ve made friends at school, and gotten to meet lots of relatives. Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. Took my first class. Had three ear infections, the stomach flu, and many many many colds. Moved from the baby bath to the big bath and moved up in beds, carseats and strollers. Grew out of countless adorable outfits. Lost numerous binks.

I’m looking forward to climbing and talking and better toys and more clothes. And feeding myself!

Genes

Who do I look like: Momma or Daddy?

You can cast your vote by leaving a comment for this post. (link just below)

Welcome, Grayden

My soon to be pal Grayden Scott Sciacca Loidl arrived via stork today.  (I have my doubts about this stork business… must investigate).  He’s even bigger than I was:  9lbs, 9oz and 22inches.  Momma said, “Yikes!”.

Can’t wait to meet him and steal his bink.