This month has brought lots and lots of changes for Sophia. A few weeks ago, Sophia took her first little unassisted steps (somehow, I happened to be home at the time - I was thrilled!) Every week, she has become a bit more confident and walking a little bit further. As of this past weekend (Easter weekend), Sophia is walking her little self everywhere! Well, except the backyard... Jeremy took her outside this week, complete with shoes, to try walking around on the path. She promptly bent down and picked up a rock, then attempted to eat it. After said rock was removed from her mouth, Sophia's outdoor walking privileges were temporarily revoked (until rocks no longer appear to be food or until our backyard is free of rocks, the latter being highly unlikely).
Sophia has also become extremely opinionated about food options. She has gravitated towards any food that is sweet - fruit, most baby food purees, Puffs (little puffed cereal that dissolves in the mouth and requires very little chewing) and yoghurt. Cheese has been deemed an okay option also. Other food options such as beans, chicken, turkey, beef, ham, and vegetables are mostly tried with one bite, Sophia pulls a "why are you poisoning me face" and then flatly refuses to eat anymore. Formula is also less than optimal, with water being a preferred beverage choice. We think that a lot of this may have to do with the fact that she is currently producing six new shiny white teeth (two on top and four more on the bottom). A side note: I am of the opinion that Puffs (see above) are a highly addictive form of pseudo-food, as if the container is even visible from her highchair, Sophia will scream and wail until Puffs appear on her tray. A little strange being as the ingredients are supposed to be only fruits and vegetables...
