Gusi Likes It Hot

Today Gusi had one of the best naps he's had in a long time. After almost a week of 60 minutes or less of nap time--and yes, I count each minute--today was record breaking at 3 whole hours. The great nap may have something to do with Divine Intervention now that I think about it. Today being Palm Sunday, we went to church to see the procession before the service and Gusi got to see a real, live donkey. He also got to see a real, live archbishop who gave him his blessing. Perhaps the archbishop got wind of my week long prayers? In any case, I am thankful for the long nap.

Given the procession and the mass, the entire service ended up being a bit longer than Gusi could take so he fell asleep. We left a bit early so I could get him home and in his crib before he got too comfortable in my arms or the car seat. I was able to put him in his crib hassle free and then enjoyed something I haven't had the opportunity to enjoy since I was pregnant--reading almost the entire Sunday New York Times in one sitting.

I didn't know how long Gusi would nap but I did know that he'd be hungry when he would wake so I made him some tortellini with pesto. It sat on the counter for almost an hour before he woke up. I didn't think much of it until he was in his (new) high chair* grunting the sort of grunt that indicates a complaint. When I asked what was wrong he repeatedly waved his hand and blew on his food (like I do when his food is too hot) and pointed to the microwave. He was complaining that the food was too cold! This is incredible. I mean, this child who just weeks ago couldn't walk is now telling me that the cuisine is best served warm, not at room temperature. So I warmed it up and he gobbled it up. This episode has left me quite impressed with the child.


*I've had a hook-on chair for Gusi up until now but after so many washes it has come near the end of its useful days. I picked up the Tripp Trapp by Stokke which looked great and even felt great when Gusi tried it out at the store. There are two main problems with it though: the shoulder straps are not Gusi-friendly, he wiggles out of them in a flash no matter how tight I make them; and it's an actual chair (which Gusi has figured out) so he uses it to push himself away from the table when he's bored or tired of eating. This makes meal times a bit more challenging.