A week ago today, Ben enjoyed his first thanksgiving meal, sort of... As we, big people, devoured the gravy-laden turkey, marshmallow-covered yams, and pumpkin pie, Ben was eyeing our every bite, attempting to grab our arms and forks. So, we decided it was time for him to have his own thanksgiving feast, something other than the usual 'mommy milk.' In the land of Baby, this is known as the introduction of solids, if you can even call them that. We started with whole grain rice cereal, but I added so much mommy milk that that sloppy brown mess could have been sucked up a straw. But for B, it was a whole new world and a welcomed diversion from straight up mommy milk! He devoured it and kept grabbing the spoon, attempting to feed himself. I wonder where he gets that fierce independence from? Hmmm. He shoved the spoon so far in his mouth that he almost gagged, whining between bites, as he impatiently awaited the next mouthful of that brown goodness. One thing's for sure, B gave his first thanksgiving meal an emphatic thumbs up.
As we went around the table, sharing what we were thankful for this year, it was hard to limit it to just a few things. With so many people around us going through difficult circumstances, we are trying hard to walk each day in a spirit of gratitude, as we have so much to be thankful for. And I'm reminded of that every time I look at my little guy with his face covered in rice cereal, smiling away. Ben, you get my emphatic thumbs up and I am so blessed to have you in my life!What are you thankful for today??
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