‘not just for babies’ Archive

¡Polenta! June 8, 2009 Comments Off

Oh, boy! Was this a party! I have never seen Claire gobble up anything like she gobbled up polenta. It was a sight. She had already eaten most of her dinner and I was making polenta to go with dinner for me and Aaron (BBQ chicken and asparagus – yes, she could have had that [...]

Not your ordinary white bread May 15, 2009 Comments Off

One of Claire’s favorite finger foods now is bread. I usually toast it, add a little – but not too much – butter, and give her little pieces. It’s so easy to pick up and she loves to ‘chew’ and say “nom, nom, nom, nom…” with each bite. I try not to give her too [...]

Happy (quite belated) Mother’s Day May 13, 2009 Comments Off

I know this is late but Happy Mother’s Day. This being my first, I’m still quite excited to be a recipient on Mother’s Day. I love being a mother and I relished in the constant reminders that I am a mother. Having Claire around all of the time should be that reminder; but, seeing [...]