Misadventures with the Legume Family

In case you’re wondering if we ran into Charles Shulz, we didn’t. But if you remember my last few posts, we’ve been doing some culinary exploration…

Adeia’s been enjoying the variety of produce on her little tray. (just don’t ask about the grape/diaper fiasco….*shudder*) And what with her first birthday under her belt, the doctor tells me she can try just about anything. (Actually, the doctor literally told me that today, at Addie’s one year check-up, so I’m not exaggerating.) Strawberries, chocolate, milk, shellfish - the world is her oyster. (sorry) The timing is nice - so today we had more fun with food. Addie tried peanutbutter. She loved it.

And immediately broke out into hives.

She even rubbed it in her eye, so that it swelled half shut. It wasn’t really as frightening as it was pathetic. Poor baby! So we headed back to the doctor…. again. Luckily, we had a welcoming commitee - my mom, sister, and brother were all there - their doctor is in the same office. Addie cheered right up, and forgave the doctor for the four (FOUR!!!) shots she had given her a few hours earlier. Then the doctor measured me because I didn’t know how tall I was, and we found out that I am 5′5″ and 3/4.

After that I sent to the drugstore and got some benadryl for Addie, mascara for me, and bubbles for both of us. (Adeia approved of the bubbles immensely, and really wanted to drink the whole bottle of benadryl, because she heard from the doctor that Will Smith did that in “Hitch.” I said no.)

So remember, just say “No!” to Peanuts if you are lunching with Adeia. (Although we will try again at 18 months. How fun!)