Solid Food Update

[pantryslut]

Admit it. You missed them.

The twins are no longer vegetarians. Giving them their first bites of flesh (pureed sardines from a can, in this case) felt a little like spoon-feeding them original sin. Just a little. But definitely an odd feeling for an agnostic omnivore like me.

Last night was Greek Night: spinach, yogurt, and sardines (OK, the sardines were Spanish. Sue me). Tonight was Tropical Night: Avocado and mango. Tomorrow, California Hippie: Spinach, carrot, and tofu (which makes a very good stir-fry, let me tell you).

Also, Simone has decided she is Too Good for plain baby cereal and will only eat it with fruit about half the time. I can't say I blame her, really -- the stuff is pretty bland.

They go to three solid-food meals a day starting next week. Also, I am starting to mix foods, and using seasonings too.

Favorites: yogurt (+++), mangoes, applesauce, sweet potatoes. But they're pretty easy. Even broccoli is OK now if mixed with yogurt (broccoli is now out of season anyway). No sensitivities so far, either. Hooray!

Comments

[rightkindofme.livejournal.com]

You are braver than me. I'm not letting Shanna have meat until she is closer to potty independent because meat poop smells so much worse.

[genderfur.livejournal.com]

Word.

[pantryslut.livejournal.com]

Eh. Sardines smell going in, they smell coming out...such is life.

Also, I used to work in toddler day care, which involved among other things assembly-line-style diaper changing for 15+ kids. As long as it's contained in the diaper, it doesn't even come close to fazing me.

[rightkindofme.livejournal.com]

*shudder*

But you also use disposables. I have to scoop the crap (literally) out of the diaper into the toilet. Double-unfun.

[pantryslut.livejournal.com]

Nonetheless, my attitude tends more toward "shit is shit."