Visiting Daddy at Work

Last week, we surprised Jeff with a visit at work.  Cecelia had lots of fun in the back where Daddy teaches kinder-climb.  She went through the obstacle course, climbed around a bit, went for a ride in the tube, and then tossed a few puff balls...you know, that's what all the 6 month olds are doing these days.

Oh, and using power tools.

Food Fun

Here is a video of Cecelia eating Rice Cereal and a sound she makes when she would like to eat!

Age: 28 Weeks

Today I am 28 weeks old.  Lately, I've been pushing up on my knees for a few seconds and then collapsing back down.  I seem to get frustrated when mom or dad don't know what I want.  Why don't they get it already?!?  I've been enjoying food and eating very much.  The faces I make can be pretty priceless though when a new taste hits my tongue, but I'm a voracious eater no matter what it is that's going into my mouth.  Yum!

To (fu) Night

So far, Cece's had cereal, veggies (carrots), fruit (apple), and now...protein.  Protein in the form of tofu.  When she was born, people asked if she would be raised vegetarian, and I wasn't all too sure.  I'm still not sure, but I read that tofu is one of the great first foods because it takes on the taste of whatever it is mixed with and even by itself, babies enjoy the bland taste and it can make a great finger food.  I'm not sure Cece loved it, but I guess we'll see as time goes on.  I feel like this is some sort of religious choice - like I'm raising her in many different faiths so that she can choose for herself when she's old enough.  Only it's food - if she wants a burger later, I'm sure she'll let us know.  Jeff joked before that one day she'll hear about these "Happy Meals" and be all upset with us for keeping this whole other world from her.  Hopefully all her meals will be "happy."

The Baby Whisperer

Jeff is the new self proclaimed baby whisperer and I'm more than happy to concur.  He has a knack for getting our daughter to sleep at night more effectively than I.  I am willing to let go of this responsibility and defer to Jeff on all going to sleep issues.

The Great Sippy Spill

Cecelia's started experimenting with sippy cups.  We already had one that I got at her baby shower and I purchased two stainless steel varieties to try out.  Two out of three leak like crazy.  The munchkin sippy and the Foogo sippy both leak in the same spot.  The Safe Sippy seems to work ok (so far).

Grade: C - Leaks and it's plastic...

Grade: B - Leaks but it's stainless steel

Grade: A - no leaking, stainless steel with a sleeve so that it's not too cold on little fingers, the handles may not hook close enough to use links to connect it to the stroller though, but it's worth it if it doesn't leak!

Age: 27 Weeks

I am 27 weeks today and tonight, I'll get my first taste of veggies: carrots.  I've been enjoying cereal so far and I've been showing signs of "satiety" which means I turn my head away or pull back when I've eaten enough.  Mom was worried about this because she's never quite sure I'm done when I'm drinking my milk.  Because I'll pull away and pop back on and pull away and pop back on.  But with food on a spoon, I seem to be able to turn it down when I'm full.  By eating veggies first, hopefully I'll have a taste for the healthiest stuff.  Yum!