How do you handle an eleven month old's temper tantrums? HA! If you run across an answer please do share with this about to pull her hair out mama. As the monster grows more and more of his personality has taken shape. He is a sweet little boy who loves to cuddle with mama on the couch and watch "Blues Clues" before nap time. He is a silly baby who likes to flip the pages back and forth in every book that he sees. He is goofy, cute and adoring.
Wait.....then there is the flip side of this sweet little boy's personality. He is a tantrum throwing, screaming at the top of his lungs, biting little monster. Who knew that a simple two letter word could provoke such a response? The scenario begins like this. I corral the monster in the living room after cleaning his lunch out of his eyes, nose, ears and hair. I turn on cartoons to entertain him while I go back and wipe up the remainders of grilled cheese from the kitchen floor.
*bump* *bang* *tap* *bang*..............................................
???????
I peak into the living room to find monster standing on the tv stand wiping his fingers all over the television screen.
"No-No." (said in a very loving manner)
*The look, while still smearing dirty hands on tv*
"J_ Noooooo." (said in a slightly less loving manner)
*tap-tap-tap on the screen*
"NO!" (Not really too loving)
*Scream, yell, squeal* (all as he lets go and plops on the floor)
Then came what I hadn't expected............
*Crawling really fast over and biting mommy's hand*
"Oh no-no J_, No biting."
*More crying, screaming and leg kicking*
So, how do you deal with an eleven month old's bad temper? Still not sure but, the cartoons are off and he is in his bed.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with apples and peaches
Preheat oven to 400
Wash and peel (if baby cannot chew skins) sweet potatoes, apples and peaches. core apples and remove pits from peaches. Slice potatoes and fruits into strips. Toss together in large bowl with olive oil, cinnamon and tiny bit brown sugar. (sugars and spice can be omitted if desired)
Spread mixture onto baking sheet, in one layer. Drizzle with a little more olive oil and spread around with your hands. (This helps from sticking) Bake about 20-30 minutes.
Allow to cool.
You can serve now as finger food if your child is at that stage. You can put all ingredients into a blender or food processor and pulse until the right consistancy for your baby, adding water as necessary. I then spoon into ice cube trays, cover and freeze. When solid I remove cubes from tray and put into small freezer bags that I can label. Most home made baby foods are good for about 3 months in the freezer. So make sure you date your cubes. 1 cube is 1 serving. Although my son usually eats about 2 cubes. (Hes a good eater.)
Wash and peel (if baby cannot chew skins) sweet potatoes, apples and peaches. core apples and remove pits from peaches. Slice potatoes and fruits into strips. Toss together in large bowl with olive oil, cinnamon and tiny bit brown sugar. (sugars and spice can be omitted if desired)
Spread mixture onto baking sheet, in one layer. Drizzle with a little more olive oil and spread around with your hands. (This helps from sticking) Bake about 20-30 minutes.
You can serve now as finger food if your child is at that stage. You can put all ingredients into a blender or food processor and pulse until the right consistancy for your baby, adding water as necessary. I then spoon into ice cube trays, cover and freeze. When solid I remove cubes from tray and put into small freezer bags that I can label. Most home made baby foods are good for about 3 months in the freezer. So make sure you date your cubes. 1 cube is 1 serving. Although my son usually eats about 2 cubes. (Hes a good eater.)
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