I really can't keep up with his milestones. Last week was Max's 4 month well-baby check. He weighed just over 17 lbs, which put him in the 90th percentile still and his height was way over 100%. Have I said that Max reminds me of my side of the family, especially my dad?This week Max's naps were a bit off and he was a bit more cranky. I've been thinking teething for a long time because of the knawing and drooling but you never know when they'll actually pop through. Yeah, 2 bottom teeth popped through. Nuts! Little Miss Maggie got her firsts at 9 months and her weight and height has always been so petite. Having two different kids is fun!
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Maggie: "Mom, did you know alligators eat trees?" Me: "Where did you learn that?" Maggie: "I just did." Oh, ok. Guess I can't argue with that. We have a lot of these conversations. I just love everything coming out of her mouth.
Somehow I fit in a few hours of learning how to can plum jam last weekend. I've been giving away so many plums and it barely makes a dent. I trippled the jam recipe and after it didn't gell to my liking, I read the fine print that said when you do that, it's hard to reach a gelling point. Next time I'm prepared with a candy thermometer and certain temp to reach courtesy of a fellow canner. I have 8 pints of sugary jam/syrup. It's pretty good and a beautiful garnet color. I had it over some limencello ice cream I made and yeah, that was super yum. Put it over waffles this morning :-)
Next up - savory plum sauce (with ginger, brown sugar) that I'm envisioning over meat during the winter. Maybe some tomato chili sauce or marinara sauce if I can get enough tomatoes saved up and the timing to can them right.