Epicurious

This week Pearl has expanded her repertoire. She has left behind her a life of just drink and has started eating solid food. Solid food is a technical term that is applied very loosely in this instance. Whoever categorized the rice cereal she's eating as a solid needs an eye exam. The stuff is grool. But Baby Pearl is making a big adventure of her foray into the wide world of food & drink.

How much of the sticky paste actually makes it into her stomach? We estimate: very little. But it's a fun game, and goodness knows she's not starving to death.

One thing we are noticing in Pearl is that she seems to have a Texas-sized independence streak in her. She doesn't want to be fed by her moms. When we try to assist, she grabs the spoon and tries to take over. Her dexterity is not perfect, nor is her aim true. Nevertheless she is determined to take control. Same thing has happened with the old sippy cup. She's a do-it-yourselfer in the making.

Comments

[Moxie]

I remember that rice cereal. Gack. Nasty stuff. And such a pain. I vowed that the next time I'd skip it and just go straight to mashed banana and avocado.

Pearl sounds very independent. That will serve her well, I'm sure.

[Barbara]

An independant daughter. Would you want one any other way? ;)

[Robin P]

We have the funniest videos of Lillianna trying to get a spoon in her own mouth. She was WAY off. I laugh so hard when I see that now. The coordination does get so much better with time.
Yay Pearl!!