And after a snowy day comes a sick day, with the exertion of chasing around a toddler out in the cold turning a mild cold into a major one. Or that's what I'm telling myself: somehow sickness makes more sense when you can blame it on something. I've never had so many colds in my life, and of all the things they don't tell you about parenthood this is one of the most annoying.
But anyway. Sick days are no-cooking days, so we treated ourselves to some delivery sushi. It's not such a treat, actually, since the kind of sushi we can afford (from a cheap delivery-only chain) is really not all that good (not that you can't get really good sushi delivered, it's just very expensive). But it's not anything to complain about either, and we enjoyed it.
So did Shuma, much more than this crappy picture conveys. So here is a video:
Yes, it's two solid minutes of a child eating a cucumber roll. I'm sorry. But I did want to share his happy chewing noises with you, because I think they're pretty special. He makes them when he's really enjoying his food (or drink- he's a noisy nurser too), especially if it's something that requires lots of chewing or if he's sleepy. It can get pretty loud, and even embarrassing when we're out (people have to raise their voices to be heard over him) but I know I'll miss it when he grows out of it.
He'll grow out of it, right?
He's so adorable !
Posted by: Dee | 2012.01.22 at 12:42 PM
That is crazy cute! Brings to mind a cat purring. I think I'd die laughing if my nursling was that noisy!
Posted by: Jennifer | 2012.01.22 at 01:40 PM
My cousin Nate used to make noises at the dinner table when he was Shuma's age. He grew out of it at some point, I don't remember exactly when.
Posted by: David | 2012.01.23 at 07:53 PM
Somehow your son struck me as a toddler with excellent table manners (sits up straight, doesn't throw things around, (thoroughly enjoys his food with good taste)...
The little cooing noises?
Tres cute!
Posted by: Joanna | 2012.01.24 at 07:36 AM
it sounds like he is singing because he is enjoying his sushi.. very cute!
Posted by: lisamzim | 2012.01.24 at 09:26 AM
I love the part when he tried to speak to you .....he just spat out a string of noises as if he thought you would understand him .
NL
Posted by: NL | 2012.01.24 at 06:34 PM
He has a healthy appetite. How cute!
Posted by: SushiTail | 2012.01.24 at 07:33 PM
The plate of sushi looks very pretty, how could it not be good?
He is very cute eating like that. Glad you are making videos to watch and remember (and share).
Posted by: joeinvegas | 2012.01.25 at 07:57 AM
My baby too makes yum yum noises when eating tasty food. It is so cute...
Posted by: Diana | 2012.01.25 at 05:52 PM
lol he is so sweet. I love the babbling too!! I wanna pinch those chubby cheeks
Posted by: ria | 2012.01.26 at 05:13 PM
I love the single grain of rice clinging to his upper lip... and, sadly, he will grow out of it. : )
Posted by: Mari | 2012.01.27 at 03:14 PM
ive been following your blog for a couple of years, and i love that youve posted a video. it's odd cuz your voice isnt what i expected it to be like.. well then again, it kind of sounded just like mine as i read your posts in my head. haha.
more videos please! and thank you for sharing you's and shuma's life with us.
xoxo
Posted by: Mich L | 2012.01.29 at 04:13 PM
That's too cute! I love how he tells you he's got sushi on his hand! That's so CUTE!
Posted by: crella | 2012.01.30 at 09:29 AM
Il m'arrive de faire la meme chose et ca as le don d'enerver ma mere..LOL LOL LOL En tt cas Shuma as bon appetit et ca fait plaisir...
Posted by: Catherine | 2012.02.01 at 08:49 PM
A friend invited me to eat sushi for lunch, but I declined out of respect for our World War II veterans since it is Pearl Harbor Day.
Alaczen
Posted by: KristiRiellyp | 2012.02.22 at 05:33 PM