At Elizabeth's 9-month appointment today, the doctor called her a "firecracker" and she couldn't have been more right. Lately, we've been struggling with Ms. Picky's eating habits. Remember that video of her scarfing rice cereal? Yeah, that lasted about two weeks. Then it was tight lips and "no no no" shakes of the head to anything mushy on a spoon. I gave up on solids for a while but then started worrying that she was missing out on vitamins or calories or who knows what so we've been trying all sorts of different foods. She mostly prefers things she can pick up with her fingers, but will take food on a spoon IF and ONLY IF it's not pureed and IF she's in the mood. Here's what our little gourmet will always eat:
Chickpeas (whole or the hummus variety)
Mangoes
Peaches
Cheerios
Pita bread
Baguettes
Wheat bread
Black beans
Ice cream
Yogurt (a little)
When she feels like it:
Avocados
Steamed carrots
Oatmeal (Apple Cinnamon, of course)
Anyone else notice an appalling lack of vegetables? Of course, anything that comes off Mommy or Daddy's plate (esp Thai food and lamb gyros) is greatly appreciated and more often than not, demanded by high-pitched shrieking.
E has also gotten three, count 'em, three teeth on top, which she loves to grind on her lower two teeth (shudder!) and has already mastered the art of tearing away at crusty bread.
She's also learned to use a sippy cup. Hooray!
And, finally, here is the video I promised to her G-Ma of the wonderful splash pool she sent us. Thanks, mom! The kids next door were nice enough to get Elizabeth to smile and clap for the camera.
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She is so dang cute!! And that's an awesome splash pool! Abby's still a picky eater and won't TOUCH vegetables. Sometimes she'll venture away from the chicken nuggets/mac and cheese/pb&j diet to applesauce, yogurt or sometimes a bite or two of a peach, banana or apple. I hate it. And seriously...chickpeas???
Now that's what I'm talking about!
have you tried raw broccoli? Maddy LOVES it. or mashed potatoes? It's to sneak veggies in them.
I've been making smoothies for Kaity and Abby...I always throw in some veggies, like carrots, cabbage or whatever I have. I give some to Maddy too...she LOVES them.
But you know, Maddy is picky too. So lately, I just sit her in her high chair at the table with us and put some of my food on her tray. She has a blast! And I seriously can not believe how much she is suddenly eating.
Love the videos as always. You're so good at posting those. She's adorable.
Just remembered something else...does she like macaroni? Tomato sauce counts as vegetable, but you could also mix a puree in there and in mac and cheese.
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