Optimism

K-bao is a generally optimistic soul. Even when she doesn't like the mush that we're spooning her (e.g. of the stringed bean or other veggie variety), she will dutifully continue to open her mouth another dozen times in the hopes that she will get something better in the next bite. When she finds it's more of the same nonsense, she will protest loudly, flail her arms and give us an angry look - but then open her mouth again for the next one.

To prevent her from developing cynicism at her tender age, and to get those veggies down, we mix up the less delightful foods with some treats. Recently, she's fallen in love with cheese. A hunk or two of Monterey Jack and our girl's as happy as a mouse in a house. Just look at the way she lights up when she sees the cheese coming her way after a few dreary spoonfuls of beans and parsnip.