A Week of Firsts.

Last week was full of 'first' for Chase! His first Christmas, the first time he scooted all over the room, the first time he flung himself from the car seat to the ground (scared me terribly), the first time he officially, without-a-doubt raised his arms to be picked up (so precious!), the first time he attempted to eat wrapping paper, the first time he toppled the tree on top of him (and me) and the reason I am writing this blog... the first time he ate baby food.

The cereal was as bland as could be, so not to shock him and yet it still did! He's used to the sweetness of breastmilk!

Doesn't know what to think about this.

"That was disgusting!"

We've decided to wait on feeding him throughout the day and to just feed him once every day or every other day, until he is used to it- plus I jumped ahead a little bit out of excitement, he's not even 6 months yet. Poor buddy. I can't wait to introduce him to veggies and later, fruits and meats but for now this is what's I feel is best for him. I can't wait to see his face after eating one of those, he may even like it!

I am looking forward to him sleeping more because he has a fuller belly than normal! He digest breastmilk so fast sometimes, that he's back for more and more and more throughout the night! On the days we've fed him rice cereal, he's slept so much better at night. Last night he slept the longest I can remember. 9:30 pm to 7:30 am! That I am looking forward to!

Chase eats his first meal from Jami Davis on Vimeo.

Mommy's Tea & Other Icky Things.

My personal fave.

Chase is so fascinated with us eating or drinking. He is constantly grabbing at our plates or in this case, our beverages. This time he reached out and brought it to his mouth. This was pretty surprising to me. I mean, how does he know how to do that? He's only had a bottle 3 maybe 4 times in his life!

Daddy and Uncle Darren thought it would be funny to let him just taste a salt and vinegar chip... and I can't believe I let them. Poor buddy! Even I don't like those chips!

I agree Chase, nasty!

We are/were waiting until Chase was 6 months to begin feeding him.

Our doctor says to start around 4 months "to teach them to eat" but I don't think it's necessary. Especially in our case, because his weight is great and I still have plenty of milk at this point.

With all of that said... I really, really can't wait to feed him for the first time. We are definitly going to document that, so don't you worry! This is kind of lame, but there is part of me that wants to let him eat over Christmas break so we could tell him he had his first real food on Christmas day! It would be 1/2 month early and with his interest in food, I don't think it would be harmful in any way. Maybe a little unnecessary. Ted and I just can't wait to see how he does. What he thinks! We shall see. Maybe you will see pics soon!

Hopefully his face won't look like this! Like "what the heck daddy?!"

I'm sorry I didn't post all week... SAD, I don't like it when I can't post updates/pictures. Even when our life is busy, I usually found time to update, but last week was INSANE. Not to mention a lot of restless/sleepless nights with my boy. But that's for another blog. I shall play "catch up" over the next few days! :)