Video of the Week: Going to the Super Bowl

Go Pack Go! Eli has brought good luck to the Packers this year. See us celebrate our championship of the NFC. And yes I can say our championship. Our family holds Packer stock.

We are going to the Super Bowl! from Kenton Kodner on Vimeo.

Month 11

Video of the Week: The dismount

Why did I name it Video Tuesday? Video Of the week would have been better.

Eli has perfected his dismounts off of furniture. Enjoy.

Mad Moving #2 from Kenton Kodner on Vimeo.

Five quick ways to succeed at parenting

1. Let baby chew on an open tube of toothpaste
2. Let baby not only handle a bottle of Listerine, but somehow manage to unscrew the cap, pour Listerine into it, and put the full cap to his mouth. 
3.  Let baby escape wearing no diaper and just his arms through his sleeper.  Use said sleeper to clean up resulting puddle in the hallway.
4.  Accidentally put poopy diapers into washing machine full of clean, wet clothes. 
5.  Find baby after he's managed to unscrew the pump to a bottle of lotion and has a fist full of said lotion.
6.  Let baby get into dogs' water bowl.  Again. 

Let's just say I've been a very successful parent today.

The Poop Song

I know three posts is three days!

Emily and I have written a new song that I think everyone will enjoy. We sing it when we go to change Eli's dipper and we find an extra special unknown surprise.

Surprise poop!
Surprise poop, the poop your didn't expect!
Surprise poop!
Surprise poop, the poop you didn't know was there!

A food Update

I thought I would share a good recipe for kids of all ages,  Broccoli & Cheese Nuggets.

Eli LOVES them. He has been eating them so fast that I never see his mouth. All I see is his fists shoving more in. The best part is they are a great sources for protein, vitamin C and soluble fiber. The recipe calls for bread crumbs, but next time I am going to use crushed cheerios to add an extra bump in nutrition. I even liked them! Hope you all enjoy!

Broccoli & Cheese Nuggets

1 16-oz Package frozen broccoli, cooked, drained, and chopped

(note: I steamed them to help keep as much nutrition in.) 

1 cup  bread crumbs + more for "rolling"

(note: I am going to try crushed cheerios next!) 

1 ½ cups Shredded cheese 

(note: I used a mexican blend, but cheddar would work nice) 

3 Large eggs or 5 egg yolks

(note:Most pediatricians say it's ok to use whole egg in a baked good when baby is over 8-9 months old without allergies. DO WHAT YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE WITH!)

Seasonings if you like - garlic powder, pepper,  basil & oregano

1. Pre-Heat oven to 375
2. Lightly coat a baking sheet with olive oil and set aside.
3. Combine all  ingredients and mix well. 
4. Shape mixture into balls the size of ping pong balls. 
5. Fill a small bowl with bread crumbs and then roll balls in crumbs until surface is covered.  
6. Flatten in to nuggets on  baking sheet.
7. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, turn nuggets over after 15 minutes. 

Also I should note the I modified the recipe from http://www.wholesomebabyfood.com. This site is the only baby food reference site I use. My advice to new parents that are starting solids is to read a few sites and then pick ONE that you like. You can drive yourself nuts looking up info on food and allergy. I think wholesomebabyfood.com does a good job of looking at food from all angles.

Video Tuesday: Playtime

Ok, I know I fell of the Video Tuesday wagon, but I am back and trying to make up for it. I have two video for you all.

We had some friends over for brunch and play. This is Evan and Eli.

Playdate! from Kenton Kodner on Vimeo.

Emily and Eli went over to the Deans for dinner. I watched football and missed Eli and Miss Stella acting like bears.

bear necessities from Kenton Kodner on Vimeo.