Rice Cereal!

When we received our highchairs, spoons and bowls as shower gifts it seemed like forever before we'd actually need them. Well, today was the day!! Scott put the highchairs together, and we used the spoons and bowls! We got the OK to start rice cereal anytime, so we figured today would be a good day. The Dr. said to try to do it when the kids are in good moods because they'd be more willing to try something new. So we put them in their highchairs, and the fun began! We figured it'd be good to go ahead and introduce them to their highchairs and get them used to the idea of eating in them. Addison seemed to really enjoy the rice cereal, and even did sort of a nose dive trying to get to the spoon after her first few bites. Fischer seemed a little concerned/worried about what was going on and wasn't so sure about the cereal. I think he managed to swallow some, but most of it ended up out on his bib. That's ok though - today was mostly to get them used to the spoons and just to see how they did. We will try again tomorrow - we will do it once a day for awhile. Today we started with a tablespoon and mixed it with warm formula, and they didn't even get through half. I think it'll be a fun adventure to watch them get used to food and eat more and more of it.

In other exciting news - Fischer laughed for the first time Wednesday night!! I was making really weird noises while I was playing with him and apparently he enjoyed them! Being a mom makes you do weird stuff to get your kids to smile and laugh. Addison hasn't laughed again since her first time (neither has Fischer), but I'll keep trying to make them both laugh again!

Below are some pictures from today's rice cereal adventure. Notice how Addison is staring at her bowl! :)