Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Yes, No, Maybe So

A few weeks ago we started Claire on solid foods. I was so excited to see how she would react, yet also a little hesitant because feeding time was about to become a lot more time consuming. Nursing and rice cereal? When was I going to have time to eat? :) As expected, she was skeptical as the spoon started coming towards her mouth.
It would be a little strange to have your Mom get real excited about some strange foreign substance entering your mouth. This was the first time I felt like she was embarrassed by how I was acting. :)
Claire took a few bites and it seemed to be going fairly smooth; or as smooth as the first time can go I guess. Ever since then, it's been quite a battle. Sometimes she'll eat willingly and sometimes she will eat a few bites and then I practically have to pry her lips open. On other days, her mouth is completely sealed shut. I've even tried mixing her cereal with squash. I guess maybe she's not quite ready so we'll keep trying until she is. I just wish she'd make up her mind already! :)

2 comments:

Taylor family said...

That's so cute. It sure brings back memories. All my kids were very stubborn with their food. They only ate when they felt like it and there was nothing I could do to change it. Avery was the worst. It will get better. No less time consuming, but better:)

Vic and Jan said...

She's still young, so keep trying. She'll eventually like everything unless the one feeding her gives off a different vibe.