This Is New

 

We had two guests this Thanksgiving, one familiar and one brand new.  For eleven years, Blackberry the cat has been quite enthusiastic about sharing some turkey, for which he is quite thankful (you can tell by the purrs).  In her new Bumbo chair (above) 5 1/2 month old granddaughter Lucielle sat perched on the table, about to enjoy some of her first big people food, mashed sweet potatoes, like her a local, organic product.

 At first she rolled it around in her mouth, warily checking it out,  followed quickly by wide open eyes and a big grin.  More, please!  She ate the whole little bowlful, then eyed all the other dishes on the table:  "Okay, what's next?"  Someday, she and Blackberry might be competing for that turkey.

Having a fast-developing baby around has been quite a change.  Corners have filled up with child furniture and equipage, including a stroller that we still have only half figured out.  The Bumbo chair and changing table/crib combo are huge improvements on the cheap, clanky things we had when her father was little.  

Lucy's changing and growing at an astonishing pace.  Where a few weeks ago her hands were swinging around randomly, she can now spy my sweatshirt zipper pull looking up sideways, go for and grab it accurately on the first try.  

We're looking forward to more Thanksgivings, as well as other occasions and milestones, with this happy little sweet potato eater.