Two weekends ago I spent most of Saturday night and some of Sunday prepping, boiling or baking, and packaging baby food for Carolyn. Here are some pictures chronicling the journey.
Peeled and chopped carrots
Clean containers
Coffee - very necessary
Jeffy aka "the cleaner"- he was more than willing to help pick up anything that fell on the floor as well as eat any scraps I threw his way - he loves his veggies!
Puree'd carrots anyone? (how do I get that mark above the e?!?!)
And tada.....
Carrots, Green Beans, Apples, Peas, Sweet Potatoes, and Butternut Squash all sorted, packaged, and ready for eating!
We went to the Indiana State Fair on Friday afternoon and Carolyn was introduced to all sorts of new experiences. Jesse and I devoured our share of "very healthy" food and spent time introducing Carolyn to some of the farm animals (she even pet a horse!). As a side note, it was a very somber experience to walk past the site of the stage collapse where six people lost their lives last Saturday. Their families and friends are in our prayers.
Here are some pictures of the Noneman evening at the fair.
Bad picture of me but it is important to see the before and after shots!
Carolyn's first experience at Hook's. She was really into our Root Beer Float while simultaneously playing with her foot (her new favorite interest).
Horses
This Belgian horse was literally the biggest horse I had ever seen. His shoulder height was at least 7'.
Carolyn has been busy trying all sorts of new foods (some with more success than others). Here is what she has tried so far.
The "I love to eat" awards go to:
Sweet Potatoes
Bananas
Carrots
Peas
Oatmeal
The "I'll eat because I have to but I will make faces doing it and spit half of it out" awards go to:
Green Beans
Pears (unless they are mixed with bananas)
Peas (yes, I realize that these were also in the "love list"... it depends on the day for her)
Homemade Baby Food: Sweet Potatoes and Peas were a winner but the Green Beans got two thumbs down.
Carolyn had her first day at day care. Despite not sleeping very well last night or during the day (two short 35 minute naps are not the norm!) and quite the early morning she got a glowing report and seemed to do very well overall. Most surprisingly of all... no tears from mommy!
As mentioned in Carolyn's 6 month post I am hoping to make most of her baby food. The plan is to go through the basics (sweet potatoes, green beans, squash, etc.) trying it first with the Gerber brand and then after making sure she isn't allergic to that food making it myself. First up was sweet potatoes!
Carolyn turned six months old last Sunday and had her appointment with the pediatrician yesterday. Here is the latest on our precious little girl! She amazes us every day with how much she is growing and developing.
Weight and Height: 19 lbs and 27 inches (90th percent in both- I am one healthy girl!)
Eating: I am feeding 5 times a day and have been eating oatmeal cereal for the last month (that rice stuff just slowed my digestion down too much!) I have also started "real" baby food. I started the sweet potatoes yesterday (see video below) and I can't wait to try apples and peas next. Mom is planning on making my baby food so hopefully I like her cooking! I also have started trying to drink water from a sippy cup. The doctor said that I can have 6 ounces a day. Sleeping: Still going to bed between 6 and 6:30 at night. I have started partaking in a little bit of the "6 month night-wakings" but overall I still really like my sleep. I still take two naps a day and sleep anywhere from an hour and a half to two hours. Moving: I am moving myself around quite a bit lately. I am still not crawling but I am thinking about it and have figured out plenty of ways to switch positions without that crawling stuff. Talking: Still love telling everyone what I think about everything. Sitting: I love sitting and most of the time I am not satisfied to be on my back lying down. And I REFUSE to sit in my carseat anymore if we are at a restaurant. I want to be in a high chair and involved in the action.
Toys: Love 'em! Sophie Giraffe is my favorite!
Day care: I start it Monday. I am sure I will do great, it's mom I am worried about. She has been near tears all day!
Here are some pictures!
Loves the toes!
Getting ready to go and visit day care and drop off supplies.
Not really sure what to think of the puffs.
Crazy hair day!
Loves to try and help with feedings as you can see it gets a little messy.
The cat quickly learned to move just out of reach of Carolyn's grasp after losing a few handfuls of hair.
Sleeping beauty.
Waiting for Dr. McManus
Her new favorite face!
Here is some video from Carolyn's first time eating sweet potatoes. Her reaction is her typical response to everything we have tried so far.
