Sunday, November 19, 2006

November 19, 2006 - First Solid Food


Last week Maddie had her 4-month visit with the pediatrician. She measured 13.1 pounds, and 25 inches tall. That put her in the 40th percentile for weight, and the 90th percentile for height. Our kid is tall and skinny :) What could've predicted that? Seriously though, the good part is that she is showing steady growth, and her head circumference is on track as well (75th percentile), so her brain seems to be growing steadily as well. The reason for this post, and for mentioning the Dr. visit, is that she will now start trying "solid" foods. I put that in quotes because infant-formula rice cereal is about as solid as goose poop through a screen door (that one's for you, Dad). It's not exactly Snap, Crackle, and Pop.

Here we are mid-feeding. Notice the "this tastes great" expression she is making. Looks more like some kind of punishment. The Doc said that we're not trying to get her to take many calories this way, it's more to get her used to eating from a spoon. There were some frightened looks, but no crying, so we considered this a success.

Here we are post-feeding, all cleaned up and smiling at Mom from the high-chair. You might be able to see that her hair is starting to come in up top. Can you see it? Ok, so maybe you have to see it in person, but it's really coming out more and more. Really.

Tuesday, November 07, 2006

A Few Cute Pictures

Thought everyone would enjoy some new pictures! We went to Chicago last weekend, but much to everyone's surprise, we didn't take that many pictures! We went up on Friday night and stayed in Schaumburg. In the morning we went to Lou Mitchell's (one of Chicago's best breakfast places). We got there early (or at least what we thought would be early) and there was already a line out the door. Luckily it moved quickly. While you wait in line they bring you fresh, homemade doughnut holes!

All three of us had our breakfast at Lou Mitchell's, but Maddie decided to have her lunch break at Water Tower Place.

The rest of these are random pictures, but still cute!

She will put anything in her mouth!

Who can resist that smile??

Maddie in her robe after her bath.

Wednesday, November 01, 2006

Happy Halloween!

Yesterday was Maddie's first Halloween. She did her part in greeting the neighborhood kids at the door. We ventured out to say hello to the Dees family across the street (future babysitters, we hope!) as well as Justin next door. By that time she had fallen asleep. That's okay...no sugar for her this year!
We gave her high chair a try and she liked sitting with us while we ate!

This is a pair of Halloween jammies that Roberta got her way back in March. They fit perfectly!!
The girl loves her candy!