Little Birdies

For breakfast I usually feed all the kids at the same time, but I sometimes forget to feed myself or I wait to eat alone so I can enjoy my food instead of trying to eat quickly in-between giving bites to the babies. Lately however, if I try to eat anything when the kids are not eating, Nels and Solvei want some too (even if they are already fed). They will come and stand next to me until I give them something, like little birdies waiting to be fed. Nels will take a bite and then impatiently wait for another, staying next to me and making sure I know he’s there.

Solvei will take a bite, go play around until her mouth is empty and then come back for more (but never getting in front of Nels).