Contrary to the sadness Max displayed when first presented with solid food (see video, below), he has taken quite a shine to the whole eating phenomenon. He is fond of mashed fruit, which grosses out his dad something fierce. Ian videotaped the first food eating, but has since found reasons to be elsewhere when the mashed bananas come out to play. Max has learned to anticipate impending finger-fulls of food, and will open his mouth like a baby bird in expectation.
Max hasn't had a bottle since he was about three months old (he decided he liked breast-milk better), but he has started trying to steal cups or glasses from people who foolishly try to drink things while holding him. In an effort to protect my drink, I put a bit of water in a bottle for Max to mess around with while I hastily guzzled my glassful. While Max was not exactly successful at consuming anything from the bottle, he definitely had the idea that it belonged in the mouth. He's such a genius. (Okay, he also has the idea that the couch cushions, my shirt, anyone's fingers, and the cats' tails also belong in the mouth, but he is still a genius, so pipe down.)
Contrary to the sadness Max displayed when first presented with solid food (see video, below), he has taken quite a shine to the whole eating phenomenon. He is fond of mashed fruit, which grosses out his dad something fierce. Ian videotaped the first food eating, but has since found reasons to be elsewhere when the mashed bananas come out to play. Max has learned to anticipate impending finger-fulls of food, and will open his mouth like a baby bird in expectation.
Max hasn't had a bottle since he was about three months old (he decided he liked breast-milk better), but he has started trying to steal cups or glasses from people who foolishly try to drink things while holding him. In an effort to protect my drink, I put a bit of water in a bottle for Max to mess around with while I hastily guzzled my glassful. While Max was not exactly successful at consuming anything from the bottle, he definitely had the idea that it belonged in the mouth. He's such a genius. (Okay, he also has the idea that the couch cushions, my shirt, anyone's fingers, and the cats' tails also belong in the mouth, but he is still a genius, so pipe down.)
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Having witnessed first hand the remarkable synchronized dance of feeding Max...once again I am amazed at the well choreographed dance that Max and his Mama have. Today it was peaches and surprisingly, most actually went into Max's mouth. He is definately enjoying the food experience and appears to avoid allowing any to go to waste. As usual, granny had to mix it up a little, and said, "Oh just give Max the plate so that he can feel the peaches." This sparked an emergency change of clothes. Of course, Max was happy to be naked once more.
I definitely agree that Max is a genious !!
Enjoy the fruit Buddy
Grandpa Al
He is becoming a fine, strapping young man. His eating habits will make him well suited to my daughter.
most things are better in the mouth, I think he realizes this
I can actually think of a lot of things that contradict that statement
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