Chomping at the Bit

On Friday, Simms turned 24 weeks old.  To celebrate his 1/2 birthday, we spoon fed him his first solid food - rice milk cereal. And, boy, was he ready!  No hesitation. No persuasive tricks required. Like a hungry baby bird, he opened wide, chomped down eagerly, then yanked the spoon right out of our hands. 

Just earlier that evening,  I caught him eyeballing my  BBQ ribs. (If given the opportunity, I think he would've fought me for it). Next on the menu - pureed fruits and vegtables.

Simms eating his first bite of solid food

"No need to feed me, dad. I can take care of this on my own"

"Grrr...Back off my spoon."

"Spoon, you and I are are going to be fast friends."