Will this work? Lawry goes solid.

This is my first attempt at blogging. I hope that I can keep at it. I've never been a good journaler. My sister-in-law's blog has inspired me to give it a try. Thanks Susan. I decided that I would love to have a record of my time with Lawry. Something I can look back on and remember a moment in time.

My Lawry is 6 months old on the 16th. I can't believe how fast time is going. People kept telling me that "they" grow up too fast. I smile and nod, but it is true. Andrew and I fed him solids for the first time this weekend. I had mixed feelings about it. It was a lot easier than it would have been. I had to give him supplemental formula for the first time 2 weeks ago (thank you YWCA SANE nursing). If I hadn't already accepted that as a reality, the solid food thing would have been more difficult. Difficult because I really enjoy nursing my little man. As his mother, I love that I'm the sole source of his food. He needs me. I'm selfish and need to be needed by him. Well, he didn't like the taste of the food so much. He made a sour face, but did keep eating. All the other kids at day care eat solid foods. He had been jealous for awhile now, so I think he will keep at it. We gave him Gerber banana. Not so good. It tasted like nasty banana flavored mush. Not like real bananas at all. We are going to try to either make him some food or buy some higher quality baby food. I wish there was more time. I seem to be able to make time for him though (not for myself, my very hairy legs are proof).

It was a big weekend. We also went to the zoo today. His first visit. I'm not sure that he really saw any of the animals, but I think he liked the elephant, the gorilla, and the tortoise. It was a great family outing anyways. I was thinking about him and I as animals last night. He sleeps with us, particularly, mainly with me. I nurse him, then lay him down next to me. We snuggle, and it is wonderful. He usually rolls (or flops) on his side so that we are facing each other. Last night, he did this, but in such a way so that for a few minutes it was like he was holding on real tight. He was also looking up at me. It was so sweet. It was like he was my little baby monkey, and I was carrying him with me. I wish I could have taken a picture of his face right then. My sweet, sweet little boy. I love him so much.

Lawry eating bananas at daycare (added Monday):