Weight Check

For those of you still waiting feverishly by your computers for an update on Vincent's weight, your wait is almost over. His checkup is this Tuesday. Judging by our $5.00 scale (not pictured), he's gained at least 1 lb. and more likely 1 1/2 lbs. This appears to put us in the black.

To hold you over until then, I've included an update on the a sampling of foodstuffs we purchased for Vincent to shovel in and pass with flying lardons.

Extra virgin olive oil (Used liberally. Wherever, whenever.)

Gorgonzola Gnocchi (Not a huge fan. Preferred standard pasta.)

Macadamia Nuts (I was so excited about these b/c of the fat content. Rose snuck them into his trail mix one day while we were driving only to have Vincent make an odd "khhheeekkkccchhh" noise from the backseat when he happened upon one. Needless to say, he didn't like them.)

Blueberry ice cream (Jackpot. He actually prefers chocolate, though. Ice cream has been a savior for us. What's that Vincent? You don't like your dinner? How about some ice cream!!?)

1 pint, heavy cream (We were mixing it with just about everything but he began to revolt. Just too damned heavy. Half & half has done the trick, though.)

Cool mint chip & chocolate brownie kids clif bars (Nope.)

chocolate peanut butter cups (Yeah but he prefers the processed Reese's version.)

Hash browns, frozen (Nah.)

Hawaiian BBQ Potato chips (Yes but not only about 5 at a time. The problem is, by the time I get done with them there are only 5 left.)

Boursin w/ garlic & herbs (I don't know if we even tried this one. Too many cheeses, too little time.)

Hummus (Hell yeah. He eats it by itself with a spoon.)

In general, his appetite seems to have grown. He actually asks what we're having for dinner. It's good because we don't have to hold back the fruit he loves. We just have to wait until he's done with his fat before he can have it.

"Eat your lard, honey. Then you can have your peach."

We'll keep you updated.