First Food

We had fully planned to wait until 6 months to start solid foods however Emma has recently started watching us closely as we eat and then licking her lips and sucking on her bottom lip.  I felt like she was wanting to eat.  Last night at dinner she was happily playing in her stroller until our food came out and she got fussy.  Now normally I have no problem holding her in my lap while I eat but this burger was pretty messy and I knew it needed 2 hands.  So I looked at the avocado on my plate and knowing that it is supposed to be a great first food I decided to give Emma a taste.  I mashed a little bit up on my fingers and let her try it.  To my surprise she loved it.  I got a big smile and she licked my fingers clean.  She also stayed happy through the rest of the meal.  Guess she was ready for food.  Today we decided to "officially" try some food and made some baby oatmeal for her.  She took the entire ounce.  Don't get me wrong probably at least 1/4 of it ended up on her bib and face but she was smiling the whole time and kept wanting more.  I can't wait to continue to try new things.  Here are a few pictures from today.