Sunday Dinner

Max is usually in bed long before Justin and I start making our dinner. But now that he is eating more and more foods, I decided we should try eating as a family. So, tonight we made some kid-friendly fare: meatloaf, mac 'n cheese and green beans. I ended up making meatloaf balls because I needed to make some without onions for Max, and I wanted everything to be the same size to maximize oven time. (Plus, meatballs are perfect for freezing and pulling out one at a time for Max's meals. I have made them with turkey and sweet potato and chicken and apple. This was his first experience with beef.)
I think this was Max's favorite meal ever. He kept shoveling it in, and I was a little worried he might overeat. Although a significant amount ended up on the floor.
It was a fun experience, and we're going to try to do it more often. But it was also a lot of work, especially because Justin was at work when I started cooking, and Max was my little helper in the kitchen. Luckily, he was able to entertain himself while I was busy cooking.

Outside Again

It's warming up, and Max and I can finally spend some time outdoors. It makes our days at home together so much more fun. Today, we took two walks, played in the yard and went to the park. Check out Max's awesome green plaid pants in honor of St. Patrick's Day (another hand-me-down from his cousin John).

Gated

We broke down and purchased a baby gate, and the only doorway it works in is the office. Still, it came in handy last Sunday when Justin was trying to get some work done at home. Max thinks it's funny to see someone on the other side, and it has not sunk in that we are keeping him out of a room. (We had been keeping the door closed, but this provides much more light.)I could not resist taking/posting this shot of Max's chubby legs. Yes, those are definitely cankles.