Monday, May 16, 2011

Max's Messy Meal

We gave Max his first taste of solid food yesterday. Rather than go the route of simply spoon feeding him purees, we are doing "baby-led weaning" (which would be better named "baby-led solids"). You can read more about this method, if you are curious: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baby-led_weaning
While most of the avocado ended up on his face, hands, bib and high chair, Max seemed to like it and kept gumming and smushing up the pieces we gave him until they were pretty much obliterated. It was an incredible thing to see.
Here is a video of the first moments of Max's eating experience:
Here are some pictures of Max "eating":



All that activity tired out our little bear. He had a nice nap with his Auntie T in the afternoon.
Later, we went to Uncle Todd and Lisa's for an awesome dinner.






Max gummed on a delicious green bean



My sleepy little bear
Back at home, as we got him ready for bed, Max was wide awake and ready for more fun...



"Don't I look ready for sleep?"
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4 comments:

  1. janiceMay 16, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    What a mess!!! Max seemed to enjoy it though most of the avocado ended up everywhere else. The pics are so sweet-- thanks for sharing. Love Bubbie & Zaidie xoxoxo

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  2. abuela polaMay 16, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Max you did so well with your very first meal and avocado is such a delicious fruit! I enjoy watching you baby. Congratulations Max!!

    All my love for you, mama, daddy and aunty T.

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  3. RickyMay 16, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Thanks for sharing this wonderful time in Max's
    life, his first bite of real food. He seemed to
    like it and will eventually master the art of
    eating. The pictures were awesome and I was very
    happy to see my family having such a great
    time at Todd and Lisa's.
    Love Nanny xoxoxo

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  4. Noah LewisMay 16, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Oh my goodness, what else can I say but adorable!!! This post was truly an outstanding piece of history, and one day we will look back at it and smile even more than we are now.

    Also, how funny is it when Paul is trying to show him how to eat;P! In any case, we loved this clip, and we love all of you!

    Miss you all and cannot wait to talk to you soon!

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