The best birthday present

Today is daddy's birthday - happy birthday daddy! And while daddy still had to work today and couldn't get home until after eight, he did get to see Diana do something she's never done before: crawl.

She isn't crawling very much, really. She bounces up on her knees now (after much practice) and wobbles back-and-forth a bit until she moves forward an inch or so. Still, it's exciting to watch. (To see for yourself, click here.)

Diana has also learned how to sit upright on her own. She only figured this out a couple of days ago. Funny thing is, I didn't immediately realize what I had seen her do until I gave it some thought. ("Wasn't she scooting on her belly a moment ago?")

Both girls are learning to be picky eaters. Diana doesn't like eating anything that resembles baby food. Amelia was the same way. Diana would much rather try the dinner mommy's eating than whatever she has on her tray. So, I have been giving her a lot of finger food including small noodle pieces and chunks of watermelon. Diana LOVES the watermelon, but somehow almost none of it stays in her mouth.

Amelia has become a picky eater as well. She has no interest in many dinner choices, so I serve her a lot of noodles. The result is that some days I find myself preparing at least two (sometimes three) dinners at a time. I probably shouldn't do this, in Amelia's case, but that skinny girl has got to eat. And she's got to eat more than the "stars" and zwieback toast I actually purchased for her little sister.

Lisa