William handed her a pouch of puree with a grin, "It's edible, grown-ups can have it too."
Mira's smile split her face, "Told you it was edible. It's been ages since I had any."
Nina rolled her eyes, "Is there anything you don't eat in this world?"
"Nope." Mira shook her head, "Us foodies aren't picky."
"Not picky, but you want to munch on everything you see," Nina retorted with a playful grimace. "You even like baby food."
Mira stuck out her tongue and unscrewed the cap of the puree, slurping it down with relish.
"It's so good, all tart and sweet."
"Greedy cat," Nina sighed, shaking her head in mock despair. "You're beyond help."
Nova looked at Mira, her smile revealing two adorable dimples.
"Mira, eat puree, eat puree."
"Yeah, I love puree too," Mira nodded.
Nina pinched her chubby cheeks, "Oh my, you've put on weight again. Your cheeks are getting chunkier, you little chubster. I'm gonna have to tell Auntie Aurelia you're not sticking to your diet. You've definitely been sneaking snacks."
Mira pouted, "No way, I've been skipping fried chicken, potato chips, and chocolate. I've been sticking to the healthy stuff Auntie Aurelia said wouldn't make me gain weight."
Just then, Chirpy flew over and landed next to Nova.
"Nova, Nova, Nova."
Nova clapped her hands joyfully, "Chirpy, Chirpy!"
She offered her bag of fruit snacks to Chirpy to feed it.
William quickly waved his hands, "No, no, Chirpy can't have puree."
Chirpy strutted around the play mat like a queen.
"Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are." Chirpy sang with a delightful voice.
Everyone clapped.
"Chirpy sings so well."
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