Cereal Girl

Does anyone remember the "Cereal Girl" clip off Sesame Street from years ago?  This song plays over and over in my head these days.  "I'll taste it, I'll give it a whirl.  And now I am a cereal girl..." (I have included the link below for your viewing pleasure if you'd like a flashback :) 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgIfdl6by1o

 My cereal girl!

We first tried giving Eva Brooke cereal back on December 19.  She had just had her 4 month check-up, and the doctor told us to get started with those solids.  Some days are better than others, but she usually does pretty well with it. She will only "give it a whirl," however, AFTER her main meal.

Eva Brooke weighed in at 14 pounds 12 ounces (75th percentile) and was 26 inches long (95th percentile).  Looks like she may be tall like her Daddy!

Here's a quick video of our girl's first night of trying cereal.

As you can see in the video, patience is not her strongpoint.  But...Mom and Dad have learned a few things too.  Keep that cereal coming (no lingering between bites), and don't give her so much at a time!  Lately, to keep her happy, I'm having to sing "Wild Thing."  Andrew singing doesn't work, and I can't change songs... ONLY, "Wild Thing."  Oh, the things you'll do as parents... Ha!

Here are a few more fun mealtime pics!

On Christmas Eve, in her new high chair from Mamma Lin and Granddad

December 27

December 28- Having Aunt Beth's birthday bash.  Sure, Eva Brooke, this cereal tastes just like those yummy cupcakes!

December 29

Notice the nice bowl-inside-of-a-bowl thing there.  This girl only likes her cereal warm, and this "water bath" is the best way we've found to keep it that way.  Wow, just as I write, I'm realizing how picky this girl is becoming.  She definitely is developing her own little personality!