Swimming in the Shallow End

Hello Internet... It's been a crazy 48 hours. My schedule is out of whack as I am blogging during nap time. Usually nap time is reserved for straightening the mess of the morning and for a little reading break. I'm 30% done with the first Game of Thrones book and it is as amazing as they say (thanks BB). But now I'm blogging to beg your forgiveness for the lack of effort last night. It really was a case of the Mondays, and it was also the antihistamines. The good news is, thanks to that same antihistamine I got 10 hours of sleep and woke up feeling like this: 

Raise the roof, girlfriend.

Then I had some reflections on yesterday and I have to openly admit that I am being shallow. The dentist told me that Landy's teeth might be discolored as a result of the bruising and the blood supply that was temporarily blocked. And I just thought... I don't want her teeth to be discolored. Don't judge me yet, I understand, they could have fallen out, they could have required surgery, things could have been MUCH worse. I promise... I understand. But I still don't want her to have brown baby teeth. Unless she can be fitted for toddler grillz.

Toddler Grillz. Gangsta.

Unfortunately being shallow when it comes to my baby isn't anything that is new to me. When Landon was 9 weeks old we found out she had hip dysplasia. Upon hearing the news I was upset for her and worried about what she might have to go through. Then I found out she was going to have to wear a harness and I cried for two days. I just knew she was going to hate it and also, she wouldn't be able to wear any of her cute dresses (really, I'm being honest here, don't judge too harshly). I think I needed that two days of tears and I needed to be sad for the things I was going to miss to put it all in perspective. Because the pediatric orthopedics waiting room at Texas Children's Hospital is the same waiting room as pediatric dermatology, pediatric oncology, and pediatric surgery. Sitting in that waiting room once a month for an hour helped me realize that a harness was absolutely nothing. Landon could have cared less about having to wear it.

Pavlik Harness Day 1

What she normally was wearing with her harness.

Even though we moved to a different rhino brace after this harness, she had a clean check up and never had to undergo surgery. We can all have our shallow moments. I had mine about the hips, I was put back in my place and we all got through it. I barely even remember that she ever wore a harness. SO I am allowing myself to be sad right now that she might have brown teeth. My brain knows I should just be happy her teeth are still there and that her adult teeth weren't damaged, but if I ignore my shallow side, I would be pretending that it wasn't there. I don't regret being shallow about the harness, I had my realization and I'm sure I'll have it again this time. Being shallow can be emotionally healthy... well if you recognize it anyway. If you are just shallow in life then that is probably not that healthy. Know the difference. Here are my wise words, take them and fly! 

Ok, seriously. What would you like today? Easy toddler food? The pictures I just got sent from 1am on a night out in Memphis? Oh, you want the toddler food.. .GREAT.  We'll go with that. 

This is how easy it is to get your toddler veggies. The only thing you need is a microwave. Frozen corn, frozen peas, 60 seconds. Mommy chef extraordinaire! 

Ding... ready. 

 Here's a look at the whole dinner. Leftover skirt steak and grilled sweet potatoes from our dinner plus the frozen veggies.

The entire family could eat this. That's the main idea here.

Once I have chopped everything up to a good size for her (you know your child and what they can handle best) I get it ready to put on her tray so she can manage her own eating.

Chopped up for toddlers.

 She ate all the sweet potatoes (always a given) about half of the corn and peas, and all of the skirt steak that I cut up for her. I took the leftover whole chunks and put them in the fancy bowls I use that have Tupperware tops. I bought these as suction bowls, but they failed miserably. The suction piece is completely worthless, but I would buy them again just for the convenience of using the same bowl to heat, serve and store food. They are made by Sassy and you can find them at the grocery store or here. 

Leftovers made easy by Sassy.

 So there you have it. Apologies for any readers who don't have children. This was a pretty mommy heavy post. But you could get some sassy storage units for your martini olives or margarita lime wedges. Not a bad idea..... Back on task. It's Tuesday... a whole new day. Be shallow when you need to be and then get over yourself. 

Here's to toddler grillz! 

-RT

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