when there's love at home: SOLID!!

Thursday, August 5, 2010

SOLID!!

She had been eyeing my food for WEEKS. I knew she was ready. The girl would, "MMMMNNNN" at my hamburgers, and chew when I chewed, and stare like she had tractor beams in her eyes when I would bring my fork to my mouth. She was hungry.

I had it all set up in my head how it would go: I waited for California so the WHOLE family could be there to, "coo" in unison at her big event. We would all gather 'round after I made the big announcement that Brynlee would now eat her first solid food. I would have my hair and makeup done so I could be in pictures and look HOT. I'd set up the camera for Joe and have him snap wall hanging-worthy shots.

The night before, she had been up all night, nursing every hour (probably because she was STARVING). I was SO tired and GRUMPY the next day. That day, we had also scheduled to take the kids to see, "Toy Story 3" with Grandma. Because Joe Joe was going, I figured an extra hand wouldn't hurt. I went and left Brynlee with her dad who was staying to watch the World Cup. It was the 7th of July. Incidentally, that is my Brother's birthday.

Anyway, I was glad I went to help with Joe Joe. He ran, had to go potty twice, screamed with elation at Buzz, and was an all around exhausting delight. Grandma made a last minute decision to take the kids all out for lunch following the 2 hour movie that was 45 minutes away. It was so fun, I loved special time with my son, but I was so worried about Brynlee. I had been gone A LONG TIME.

When we pulled up, I walked in the door to find this:

Daddy was nice enough to see a need and fill it. Poor thing was so hungry. I was calm and grateful, putting my daughter's needs first, "WHAT ARE YOU DOING???? YOU ARE FEEDING HER WITH OUT ME???? JOE?!?!?!?!"

I mentioned I was tired, right? It should be noted that I later told him I was sorry, and that I was glad he did what he did. So, these are the pictures you get, and the memory I keep of Brynlee's first time eating solid foods.