1/2 Birthday: Rice Cereal

Gabi got a special 1/2 birthday meal today. Since she's now 6 months old, we decided to try introducing some new "solid" foods, starting with rice cereal. We weren't sure whether she'd like it, considering the fact that she's only ever had one thing to eat. But as you'll see, our first foray into the world of baby spoons went quite well.

Mama, having more experience with feeding Gabi, had the honor of giving Gabi her first bites of new food:




Gabi was having such a good time eating and using a spoon for the first time! Mama was skilled enough to get in 2 or 3 spoonfuls before Gabi knocked the bowl over (note the puddle of rice cereal beside her). After Mama had her turn, it was Papa's turn to have a go:




I must say that it was lots of fun to finally get to feed my daughter. But as you can see, Papa's inexperience led to an increase in messiness. Speaking of which, Gabi's meal was interrupted when the remaining contents of her bowl mysteriously ended up strewn about the table:



What a mess! Oh well. Bis nächstes mal.