We started Max on solids this week because....well he was grabbing food off Sam's plate Sunday night and trying to eat it. I had pumpkin on my plate so I gave him a taste and he gobbled it up. Since I had pumpkin in the house I made some up for him the next day to give it a real try at eating. He ate and ate and ate. He was "supposed" to eat a 1/2 a teaspoon to start. NOPE. Maximilian gobbled up about 2 tablespoons worth of pumpkin, then the next day did that twice!
He's mad at me here because one: he's not getting to do it by himself and two: momma isn't going fast enough.
The boy loves to eat! He gobbles and gobbles and gobbles.
The biggest annoyance to him is that he isn't getting to do it himself. He takes my hand and pushes the spoon in his mouth and then looks at me as if to say, "See I did it myself." I love his zest for independence and his personality that seems to be shining through more and more each day. I love that he is a learner and tries things that aren't "age appropriate." I love that he is risky even as a baby that can't even crawl yet!
Your little Max reminds me so much of our Delaney. Well, except that she doesn't care much for eating, but she's so independent and has ALWAYS done things on her timetable, not according to the books. Anyway, I wanted to let you know that my brother just moved to NZ! He is working at a winery in Marbolo Valley (sp?) and I couldn't remember what town you guys were in...just curious. We hope to visit him (and you!) next summer!
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