Jed has been introduced to solids recently. Well, the books call it solids - it's really sloppy jollopy mashed up food. He adores pear, apple, carrot, pumpkin and can even handle pureed zucchini but he presses his tiny little lips together on swede. And who can blame him? Steamed, then pureed swede. Does that sound like a treat? I think not.
For the first few days Jed was offered many kinds of distractions in the form of entertainment to help him open sesame for the pureed goodness. Luke shaked his ass to Magoo and Timbaland, I sang 10000 green bottles, even Rudi participated sitting in front of the high chair, trying to keep the little man amused (and at the same time, licking any slops that fell to the floor).
Jed is completely mesmerized by Rudi. He's become his favourite toy. Doggy rides, ear and tail pulling and Rudi has become the official poo detector. A little sniff near Jed's butt and you can be sure there's a little something in there for you..
We can't believe it's been almost 6 months since the arrival of the little man. He's growing up so quickly and everyday brings something new. This week he's loving the sound of scrunching newspapers, gargling saliva in his throat with different tones and has just started doing the most gorgeous cackles where he closes his eyes with laughter, cackling away, sometimes for no other reason than somebody smiling at him - it is truly beautiful.
