Baby Food

Two of our friends recently had a baby; and sharing certain core values with us, they were concerned about having time to cook.  As it turns out, that's a valid concern.  Newborns want to eat practically every time they wake up - and they take their time doing it.  Then they have the nerve to expect that someone will carry them around, doing the baby dance and patting them lightly on the back.

Simple as it seems, this routine makes everything I take for granted nearly impossible.  Pop in the shower?  Not til there's another competent adult to key an eye on the little one.  Throw  a quick meal together on the stove?  Suddenly a herculean feat.  Even assembling a simple salad becomes a rare treat.

 

What could be simpler than salad?  Tear some washed greens, slice some veggies, whisk a little balsamic and olive oil together, and toss.   It only took me a few minutes.  But for the tired mom who'd been microwaving stews and soups and casseroles all week, just having fresh raw veggies was bliss.  Three servings of bliss.