BLW: Waffles, Spaghetti, Blueberry Muffins, and Watermelon

    Olivia has finally started to eat more and shown an increased interest in food lately. I love watching her eat, so I often take pictures and videos of her when she tries something new. She has had all kinds of stuff, but here are just a few meals that I have caught on camera.

April 11: Waffles

   She has tasted waffles before, but was really enjoying them on this day. It was probably because I put a whole lotta' love into them and made them from scratch. It was totally worth the sink full of dishes I made for myself. 

Our Morning

   I've said it before and I'll say it again, I love slow mornings with my babies. Today was one of those days and I love that I am able to stay home with them. I always have my camera within reach to take pictures, and this morning I got some really cute ones of the kids that I have to share.

It's just a little kiss brother.

Olivia Eating Avocados {Take 2}

   Olivia tried avocados for the second time today. I left the skin on as planned, and she was able to grasp the slices and get them to her mouth much better. We are going to be gone all day tomorrow, but on Thursday I am going to try sweet potatoes with her. Connor loved them, so I think she will too. I mean, who doesn't like sweet potatoes?!

 Her happy little smile before her bath!

Olivia's First Time Trying Solids

    Today was a big day in the Olson household! Olivia had her first real taste of solids. I say real because last weekend we let her suck on a piece of celery at restaurant, but that doesn't count. With Connor, I pureed all his baby food and made it all myself. This time we are taking a different take on feeding her and doing Baby Led Weaning {BLW}. The concept is pretty simple, we don't feed her any purees, but rather finger foods that she can feed herself. The idea is that she will eat what we eat and learn to eat solids rather than unnatural purees. Even though it sounds like I'm weaning her from breastmilk, that's not the case. Until she turns one, she doesn't need any nutrition besides what she gets from me, so what she's essentially eating is just for fun and teaching her about different textures and tastes. So enough about my rambling and onto the cute pictures of her trying avocados for the first time!