To Eat or Not Eat...That is the Question!

Since most of you that are reading this know that I am attempting to capture all the moments in Vivie's sweet little life, it should come as no surprise that I am blogging about her first adventure with a spoon! I must admit that I was hesitant about starting baby food, not because of the mess it would make or the dirty diapers that would result, but because it seems as though it is another step towards Vivie growing up. It is such a bittersweet feeling to watch her grow and develop. If it were up to me, she would stay 6 months old for 6 years! I know that I am going to probably say that about every age, but it does not get much better than life with Vivie right now. She's playing, cooing, laughing, sleeping all night, and I think all of it is simply amazing. 

But once again, life is calling and it is time for a new milestone. Vivie had her six month appointment last week, and she is in the 90th percentile for weight! We knew she was a chunker, but had no idea she was that big! Dr. Leeper was thrilled that she is growing so well, and I absolutely adore all those rolls on her legs and arms! The doctor gave me the green light to start feeding her with a spoon and introducing solid foods, so we jumped right in. Vivie started with cereal and she was immediately a fan of eating from a spoon. We sat her on the kitchen table, put on a bib, and she had a great time. Shane recorded the initial reaction because she looked at us like we were crazy people. I am sure that will not be the last time that happens, especially as I envision her teenage years. It was not nearly as messy as I expected, but I know those days will come later as I imagine her covered in spaghetti and ice cream. She ate quite a bit and then lost interest, but I will say that it seemed like a pretty successful first feeding. 

She is now gobbling up cereal every day, so we decided to move onto to sweet potatoes. I wanted to start with green beans, but Shane thought that was a little mean! She did great with the sweet potatoes, but I think she likes the cereal better. It was so awesome to watch her experience a completely new sensation, and think about how many firsts are approaching. I kept thinking about feeding her other things, and I cannot wait until she gets to taste ice cream, or french fries, or my personal favorite, cake icing! However, we might wait on that one, maybe until her first birthday.  Watching her discover new things is one of the most awe inspiring experiences of my life.  I can't help but think about what it will be like to watch her unfold as a real person, and not just be my tiny, helpless baby. She has already taught me so much, and I can't wait to see what she teaches me next. Just watching her eat baby food seems like a major accomplishment in my own eyes, and experiencing life through her eyes has been the greatest joy of my life.