December 13 approaches, which means we’re coming up on Leo’s first birthday! I can hardly believe it.

Leo’s younger sister Ari (pronounced “R-ee,” the name is Hebrew and means Lion of God) is due at the end of January. Almost Irish Twins! Kellie, our fabulous daughter-in-law, is hoping Ari has her coloring and skin (Kellie’s a brunette and tans beautifully while the rest of us Alexanders, well, do not). Kellie would love to have a “tanning buddy” but I have a sense that our sweet little Ari will be joining her fellow gingers under the umbrella. LOL #ShadeWorshipperAllTheWay

Being GramTam is one of the best things ever, and I’m treasuring every moment. But I have a couple of questions for you moms/grandmothers/doting aunts out there, and would love to get your input…

#1

Do you have a favorite “early development” toy you would recommend? Perhaps something your 1 year old child/grandchild/niece or nephew really loved? It could be educational in nature or maybe a toy that helped their physical coordination, as in learning to crawl or walk.

#2

I would really appreciate some suggestions on starter “finger” foods for 1 year olds. Leo totally skipped the pureed food stage and dove straight into real food. Hey, you don’t get to be in the 98% percentile by eating pureed pumpkin! So my question… What are some tried and true foods your 1 year old (child/grandchild/niece/nephew) has enjoyed? Mind you, Leo’s cutting teeth but he’s still very much in the gumming stage. I’d love recipes, too, if you’re so inclined. Or maybe you have a favorite website.

So…toys and food. That’s the name of the game for today’s post. It’s also the name of the game for the December giveaway on my website. (A kitchen toy, that is.)

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Thanks for being part of the community here, and I so look forward to your advice!

Love from Nashville,

Tammy

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