Starting solids

We started baby J on solids today, after delaying for quite awhile (while enduring much nagging from the grandmas as they believe in starting solids early so that they will “become strong”).  Had quite alot of fun shopping for all the feeding implements, but will talk about that next time.  Anyway, we decided to start him on rice cereal, since it was recommended as it would  have a lower probability of causing an allergic reaction, and baby J seems to be sensitive so so many things in my diet.  As the box indicated that we start with one teaspoon of rice cereal mixed with milk, I dutifully expressed some milk and prepared that teeny spoonful in a small dish.  Seemed like alot of trouble for a tiny mouthful of food!  And baby J’s expression says it all…