Levi Yishak particularly enjoys the delicate art of seeing how much dinner (or breakfast or lunch or snack) he can get on him, on his tray, or on the floor. Despite this interest, however, he has been the source of many (suppressed) giggles around the table due to his cute antics. Although he isn't usually initially willing to taste anything new, he does partake of favorite foods with zest- e.g., loudly proclaiming "Mmmm-MMMMM-Mmmm!" repeatedly. Levi also likes holding or touching Dad's arm during meals (a preference which the latter may not necessarily care for due to the formers grubby paws!). Last night this little guy reached out, grabbed Dad's hand, held it to the side of his head and proceeded to rest quietly on Dad's hand for the next several minutes. After that Levi took to exuberantly kissing Dad's hand and as far up his arm as he could reach. The rest of us could hardly contain our giggles!
Ethan Gezahegn is better at keeping his food on his plate but hasn't been instructed in the finer points of manners either. Nonetheless, he too has been keeping us giggling with funny expressions in responses to different foods (ranging from "yummy!" to severe puckering of mouth and eyes) as well as his adorable accent and use of English words. While he quickly has picked up mealtime words such as "please", "thank you","yummy", and "excuse, please", we are unaware of exactly how fast he is learning and were surprised at dinner a few nights ago. It was the first meal he seemed to really enjoy... BBQ chicken, homemade macaroni and cheese - the first cheese product he has eaten/enjoyed - and green beans. He cleaned his plate for the first time, and when Oreos and banana bread were passed around for dessert, he cried out, "Oh, yummy! Please, give me these!" Bread continues to rank as the boys' favorite, and Ethan will usually call out, "Dabo - YUMMY!"
There is rarely a dull moment these days around the Grant Farm, and mealtimes are no exception!
Bon Appétit!
Victoria for the Grants
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