Avery, the sweetest thing...: First taste of cereal and much more

Sweet Girl,

This past week has flown by so fast and I have so many things to catch you up on! Last Wednesday, 2/23, as Daddy read to you, your bedtime story, Heaven is Having You, you sat in his lap and read right along with him as though you knew every word. You touched every page and were truly interested in that book. We love reading to you, but sometimes you get so sleepy that we don't get a story in before you fall right to sleep.

We had a great weekend! Saturday we stayed at home and played all day. On Sunday, you rode in your carrier on Daddy's chest as we walked to Menchie's for some frozen yogurt. You squealed at everything you saw as we started out. Your little squeals make us laugh every time! As we stood at the stoplight, waiting to cross the street, you would follow the cars passing by one by one, with your little head going left to right, left to right until Mommy and Daddy burst into laughter and disrupted your concentration. That evening we had company! Grandpaw, MiMi, Aunt Tabby, Bailey and your new baby cousin, Karla all came to visit. Everyone was so surprised at how big you are! When you saw Karla, you reached out and tried to grab her hand; so sweet! You and Karla are only four months apart and I just know you two will be best buddies, with cousin Bailey to lead the two of you around.

Cousin Karla at 2 weeks

Sunday was also a special day, because you tried rice cereal for the first time! We sat you in your boppy chair and you reached out for the cereal anxious to get your hands on it. As I gave you your first taste, your once excited, inquisitive face quickly turned to a snarl in disgust. You did not like the cereal one bit, but we continued giving you bites hoping you would change your mind. When I gave you the spoon to try it yourself, you would not even put it in your mouth; you would just make the most disgusted face. Needless to say, Mommy and Daddy were tickled by your reaction. Even Daddy tried to feed you, but still, disgust.

Tonight, you tried cereal once again, but still not impressed. I promise once you begin to love the cereal, you will be well on your way to eating the good stuff! Until then, we will continue to enjoy the funny faces you make!