C is for cookie

This afternoon we said goodbye to the last 6 Oreos from the package of Oreo cookies that has been living on top of our refrigerator for over a week. We each had 2 cookies and enjoyed them thoroughly, but Caroline was by far the most enthusiastic. Am I a bad parent for giving a 10 month old 2 Oreos? That's probably half of her caloric intake for the day. But it's so much fun to watch! Caroline is full of surprises these days...she can wave hello/goodbye, will clap her hands if you sing "If You're Happy And You Know It" or "Open, Shut Them," and has started to shake her head back and forth. She first did it last night, as I tried to feed her 2 day old stir fried tofu (can you blame her?!). While I think she's primarily using it to say "no," I caught her practicing the head shake today for no apparent reason. She's probably working on perfecting it so that she's prepared for the next time mom tries to shove more nastiness in her mouth. We had a good day today - met up with Alli Paul and daughters Claire and Elise at the playground this morning, and then had a short playdate with Taylor after naptime. Tomorrow is open house at Nora's preschool (which starts Thurs. - YAY!) and gymnastics, and will probably also include a trip to the mall to buy Nora some new shoes and a pretty outfit for Caroline for Allison's wedding. Enjoy the Oreo pics and the photo dad took of us Rudmann girls at the zoo on Friday.