the omnivore

Miles has never really turned down food. He gagged a bit at his first bite of pureed chicken, but really, who wouldn't? He for sure has some favorites now. The top ones he shovels in are black beans, puffs, and now lunchmeat. This weekend he had some ham for lunch and turkey at dinner. He is quite a fan, although I must say I have Hannibal Lecter flashbacks during some of the more exuberant mealtimes. (Chelsea and Apollo appreciate his expanded diet as well)

Speaking of mealtimes, we had a great achievement in dad-parenting this weekend. Our friends Amy & Jason stayed with us this weekend and while Amy & I attended a baby shower, Wayne and Jason took Miles out to lunch. ALONE. No mommy assistance whatsoever, well except that I prepared his bag of necessities. His placemat, bib, spoon, cup of water & container of Cheerios all neatly packed in a bright shiny red gift bag.

So Miles is approaching the big "1" in a little over a month. I've been looking around, trying to decide what a good 1st birthday present is. I'm thinking this from mommy and daddy, but I've been looking on Amazon's new toy store for other ideas. There are some interesting things out there for kids, like this and this, but Leatherface? I kid you not, he is in the Birth-24 months category under action figures. Yikes!!

In light of the extensive child-proofing around the house, I read this timely post on another blog. It featured this disturbing blast from the television past. I had no idea that the stickers are still available, and they even now sell a version of the ubiquitous rubber wristband. We'll just lock everything up high for now!!