There was no plan to become an extended breastfeeder, but here we are, or here I am. Awesome Kid is 15 months and weaning is nowhere in sight. I tried to start cutting back when she made it to a year, and at least now the pump is gone, but the kid really loves her "na-na" time. I don't have the stomach to deny her the boob, especially when she obviously associates it with security and snuggles and feeling loved.
I'd been feeling frustrated with the nursing situation as of late, especially how it continues to affect my sleep. The other night I read this lovely post by Navelgazing Midwife, which struck me in exactly the place I needed to be, um, struck. Literally exactly what I needed to hear at this place in my life. Great when stuff like that falls in your lap. Or on your iPhone.
Another grand post that made it's way to me at the perfect time was from JJKidding. Husband (Still the best ever) and I are thus far pretty laid back as parents. We're not into major discipline with a 15 month old, and we let her explore and make messes as long as she's not going to hurt herself. She's a complete whirlwind that doesn't ever seem to stop moving, and we are cool with that even if it's exhausting. Anyways, there have been a few snarky comments that got back to me from judge-y family people (who don't have kids, or who haven't had young ones in over 20 years). I mostly let it roll off the back but it's nice to know other people out there have similar experiences and philosophies about parenting.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Make! Your! Own! Baby! Food!
The Cliff Notes version of any baby food recipe book:
Introduction - You should make your own baby food that is ORGANIC and NATURAL and GOOD instead of buying EVIL PROCESSED CORPORATE food. You spent at least $20 on this book so you could do that! Yay you! Fresh food is better for your baby. Feed your baby fresh food now, and s/he will grow up to be not obese and you will have no trouble with picky eating ever.
INSERT CUTE BABY SMILING NEXT TO PRETTY LOOKING FOOD HERE.
Recipes:
1) Get fruit that is naturally soft and squishy. Mash it up.
2) Steam fruit or veggies that are not naturally soft and squishy until they are soft and squishy. Mash them up.
3) Buy some organic whole milk yogurt. Feed it to your baby.
4) Here is a ridiculously complicated recipe involving grinding your own grains to make cereal. Ignore this one and go buy a box of rice cereal. You have a baby. You don't have time for that foolishness.
5) Oh yeah, eventually your baby should eat meat too. Cook it and then mash it up. Use the blender.
INSERT A PHOTO SPREAD OF BABIES LOOKING HAPPY NEXT TO BRIGHTLY COLORED MUSH HERE.
Ta Da!!!!!!!
Introduction - You should make your own baby food that is ORGANIC and NATURAL and GOOD instead of buying EVIL PROCESSED CORPORATE food. You spent at least $20 on this book so you could do that! Yay you! Fresh food is better for your baby. Feed your baby fresh food now, and s/he will grow up to be not obese and you will have no trouble with picky eating ever.
INSERT CUTE BABY SMILING NEXT TO PRETTY LOOKING FOOD HERE.
Recipes:
1) Get fruit that is naturally soft and squishy. Mash it up.
2) Steam fruit or veggies that are not naturally soft and squishy until they are soft and squishy. Mash them up.
3) Buy some organic whole milk yogurt. Feed it to your baby.
4) Here is a ridiculously complicated recipe involving grinding your own grains to make cereal. Ignore this one and go buy a box of rice cereal. You have a baby. You don't have time for that foolishness.
5) Oh yeah, eventually your baby should eat meat too. Cook it and then mash it up. Use the blender.
INSERT A PHOTO SPREAD OF BABIES LOOKING HAPPY NEXT TO BRIGHTLY COLORED MUSH HERE.
Ta Da!!!!!!!
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