We have had a whirlwind summer so far. In the last six weeks or so Leah has been visited by all of her grandparents in Anderson and even had lunch with her great-grandmother Leah Ipock during a week-long trip to Morehead City, N.C. and Bogue Sound. Darcey and I are so happy to have spent so much time with family and are even happier that so much family has spent time with our princess.
Now on to the reason for this post. We have found Leah's new favorite food. She simply can't get enough blueberries. We have been picking them up all summer and not only are the perfect size snack for her little hands, they are good for her and she thinks they are delicious. I have found that blueberries in a bowl is about the easiest breakfast to make for Leah during the week and I usually enjoy a handful or two while I'm pouring her milk.
On the way to the beach we stopped at a blueberry field outside of Burgaw, N.C. where they sold two sizes of boxes of blueberries: five pounds and 10 pounds. We bought the 10-pound box. Leah ate most of the first half during the week at Dad and Barbara's and most of the second half in the week since we have been home. She had blueberries at dinner last night and Darcey bought more at the farmer's market today.
During our trip to the beach, Leah also figured out the source of the blueberries when Uncle David turned us loose on the bushes behind his barn. Just like when she went strawberry picking, Leah started off strong and helped fill our little buckets. But she was soon eating more than she was picking and eventually retired to the comfort of the golf cart to continue munching on the delicious fruit.
I am overjoyed that Leah eats so many fresh fruits and vegetables. I hope it helps train her to enjoy a healthy diet throughout her life. Now if only we could finish her potty training so we don't have to deal with the "blueberry diapers" anymore…
-Sefton
