Like Father, Like Daughter

I guess it is the law of physics such that what goes up must come down and what goes in must come out. Except, I wish this latter concept were a bit less, well, stinky. Within the past few weeks, I have been introducing solids (well, pureed solids) into Charlotte's diet. Perhaps I was a bit delayed in doing this, but that seems to be the theme around here. Honestly, I was trying to avoid the inevitable diapers that coincided with this mew milestone. Tim and I have been wondering how early is too early to start potty training? And we haven't yet introduced the aromatic foods such as meat, dairy or seafood.

She has thoroughly enjoyed her rice cereal, porridge and carrots thus far. And then came the "green stuff" - peas... Coming from a veggie lover, I thought peas would be a neutral "green" to include, as most health related books barely even quantify peas as a vegetable. She shakes, shudders and gags with each approaching spoonful. Tim told me he doesn't blame her and that we should try other non-green veggies. No way is Charlotte getting out of it that easy. The future quickly flashed before my eyes - The vision of two family members now carefully dissecting and segregating the little green veggies to the side of their plates after thinking I masterfully camouflaged these in said meatloaf.  A few more days of tough green veggie love until we move on to the next green adventure. Sorry kiddo!

After going to The Other Art Fair yesterday in Marylebone, Tim and Charlotte had fun planning their coup d'veggie ...