Self Feeding

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I had been toying some time on the idea of letting Tanya self feed from a spoon. It was mainly spurred by my greedy girl's constant interest in trying to grab the spoon we were using to feed her during each of her meals. She was already proficient in eating all on her own the Japanese wafer biscuits we got her. She can also eat dried cranberries and fresh blueberries with great relish. I guess it was just a matter of time we move onto the spoon.

I had to do a bit of research what food was best, and I decided on mashed potatoes with broccoli and milk. Would have added cheddar and fish but I didn't have any at hand. Besides, I doubt much of her first feeding will land in her belly. Of course, as expected, it was a mess, with food landing on the floor (minimal to my surprise), clothes, bib, tray and even her hair, face and nose. But she really enjoyed the process, refusing to let me feed her. She did however allow me to assist spooning the mash onto her spoon, or guide her spoon to her mouth. hehe more fun watching than the cleaning up later.

First Purchase

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Tanya made her first purchase last saturday. I didn't know she know the concept leh. Then we took her to walk around in Sheng Siong, the nearest supermarket for us. There she caught sight of the Gardenia raisin bread and grabbed hold of it and wouldn't let go. So we let her hang onto her precious item and took her to walk walk inside SS. We thought we could 'con' her mah. Maybe swap for something or until she gets tired of holding it. But after the walk, we tried to get her to put it back, she wouldn't. Give to Mummy or Papa, she also don't want. So okay lah, I mean bread only, we also need to eat so okay lor, we caved and brought the bread to the cashier. Amazingly, she cordially gave the bread up to the cashier. Previously when we buy her toys, she would kick a fuss when we made her give up her item to the cashier for scanning. Does this mean she really understands what it means to pay at the cashier...??

Updates

Okay I guess I had been really lazy in updating ;P

But Tanya's walking forwards, backwards and even running now. Climbing of course too. Eyes are needed all over her. So active we tried to bring her to some weekend trial classes. Will try more then maybe sign up for one after the CNY hopefully.

Teethwise all her front teeth and her premolars are out. Waiting on the molars and incisors. These really give us a headache when it comes to her night sleep pattern. She will wake and cry inconsolably. Hence panda eyes for me and dad.

Recently she has also grown really attached to her Pediped shoes and would refuse to wear any others. Gives me headache for the brand new Crocs we got her for the coming CNY. Hope can psycho her before the CNY comes along.

Night feeds are interesting too as she will entertain herself playing peekaboo with the cat on her chair. She will hide it under the strap then "eh eh" make signs that the cat is missing, then will reveal the cat happily pointing out "eh!" hahaha. she also loves the set of tigers I dug out for the cny, hugging all four of them in her arms. wonder if i will be able to get a shot of that