Silas' first "bite"

We gave Silas his first taste of solid food tonight.  We started with rice cereal and as I was fixing it, I realized I had no idea how much to fix.  The doctor told us to feed him until he is "full."  So I made 1tbs of cereal to 1oz of formula.  Looking at the bowl, I thought there is no way he will eat all of this.  Just a few minutes later, the bowl was empty and only 15 minutes later, he drank his whole 7oz bottle!

First Bite!

 I quickly figured out that Silas needed to suck on the spoon to help him swallow it.  He never made a funny face but just kept eating.

Gabe and Eden were eager to help so we gave them both bowls and spoons so they could feed their baby.



All done!

By the end of the meal, we were both covered up to our elbows in cereal.  Silas kept grabbing the spoon to bring it to his mouth faster and of course his hands went in his mouth!