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First Fruits

November 11, 2009 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Food and Drink, Minnesota Me, New Baby 27 Comments

First Fruits VII

Actually, it was rice cereal.

Not that my five-and-a-half-month-old minded.

He was pretty durn interested regardless.

First Fruits I

Just look at him! It’s a bowl of mush and he can’t take his eyes off of it.

(I don’t think he’s realized yet that this bland but delicious concoction is…
for him. He has grown so accustomed to his momma eating in front of him that such rudeness doesn’t faze him.)

First Fruits XII

You know what I like about rice cereal? You don’t need a stove or an oven to prepare it.

How providential.

(Oh, and please ignore the messy countertops. This is real life, people. )

When Anthony saw that the spoon was headed his way…

First Fruits II

“Excuse me? I’ll take that.”

First Fruits III

And in it went.

First Fruits IV

Do you like the close-up of my fist? If I’d have known I was going to be in the picture, I would have stopped biting my thumb nail.

As if.

Anyway, the following photo will plainly testify that Anthony’s first reaction was…

First Fruits V

“Give me more.”

First Fruits VI

Second reaction? “Needs salt.”

First Fruits VII

And—best of all—the third reaction:

First Fruits IX

He gives my cooking a whopping five stars!

Thank you. Thank you. I opened the box myself.

First Fruits X

The shining eyes are all the proof we need. The kid is definitely keen on solids.

“The world is my oyster!” he’s all but singing.

First Fruits XI

Even better, it’s my bowl of mush.

All for the greater glory of God, and that includes messy mealtimes,

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  1. karen says

    November 11, 2009 at 2:43 am

    Too cute!!!

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  2. Shannon says

    November 11, 2009 at 3:10 am

    you crack me up margaret!!! you have a way with words indeed…
    and your little one is so DARN CUTE! how do you get anything done around the house?!

    Reply
  3. Jennifer says

    November 11, 2009 at 3:34 am

    This made me tear up Margaret. He's just so beautiful – those bright brown eyes! Congratulations on the first bites. Sniff, sniff.

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  4. Courtney says

    November 11, 2009 at 3:56 am

    What a cutie!

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  5. Diane says

    November 11, 2009 at 4:06 am

    Maggie, he is BEAUTIFUL! I love those gorgeous smiles. How do you ever get anything done? I think I would just want to stare at him all day long. You are one blessed mama.

    Love you!

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  6. Sarah says

    November 11, 2009 at 4:10 am

    That was really cute, Margaret!! And he is adorable =)

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  7. Anonymous says

    November 11, 2009 at 4:25 am

    Oh my goodness, I love this! What a doll!

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  8. Suzanne Temple says

    November 11, 2009 at 4:30 am

    I love it! What a doll. So fun, Margaret. Enjoy the rice cereal in your hair from now on out. Ha!

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  9. Melanie B says

    November 11, 2009 at 4:40 am

    He's gorgeous. Can't get enough of those bright eyes! And that smile.

    He could be a commercial. I'd buy anything your little guy tried to sell.

    Reply
  10. Therese says

    November 11, 2009 at 4:48 am

    He is so cute!!! What a great way to capture this moment!

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  11. Sarah - Kala says

    November 11, 2009 at 4:56 am

    He is so stinkin' cute!!

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  12. joolzmac says

    November 11, 2009 at 5:18 am

    …and if I remember correctly, that mush is so tasteless that none of your other kiddos will want to share with him so he gets it all to himself! Yerk!
    Also, those dark eyes are just so gorgeous!

    Cheers – Joolz

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  13. Kristen Laurence says

    November 11, 2009 at 5:23 am

    Oh my goodness is that boy scrumptious! I know you don't like this adjective, but…ADORABLE!!

    Reply
  14. Kelly says

    November 11, 2009 at 6:21 am

    OMGosh! That is *the* cutest post evah!!!

    I'm still smiling. Thanks for sharing 🙂

    God bless!

    Reply
  15. scmom (Barbara) says

    November 11, 2009 at 12:34 pm

    Oh, boy. Just wait until he tastes Zwiebach! What a sugar.

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  16. Elizabeth M says

    November 11, 2009 at 12:36 pm

    Margaret, that may be the most enthusiastic first-tastes of rice cereal I've ever seen! He may just be ready to grab your spoon soon. On top of that, he is just adorable.

    Thanks for sharing the messy countertops and the chewed thumbnail too! We (at least I) need to be reassured that everyone's real life is a bit messy sometimes — in different ways.

    Reply
  17. Collette says

    November 11, 2009 at 1:13 pm

    Hi – this is my 1st time visiting here, linking over from the Real Learning blogroll. I really enjoyed your blog – you have a refreshing perspective & a great way w/words! And a very cute baby 🙂 God Bless!

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  18. momto5minnies says

    November 11, 2009 at 1:24 pm

    Oh my … too cute!

    What a neat moment by moment of his first solids.

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  19. Anonymous says

    November 11, 2009 at 1:32 pm

    "Those eyes"! and that SMILE, I had to put on my sun glasses as it was so bright…
    Today mush, tomorrow steak and potatoes.
    signed
    Theresa in Alberta

    Reply
  20. Mrs. 2nd Lieutenant says

    November 11, 2009 at 2:05 pm

    that post was very clever and the baby was super adorable!

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  21. Sarah says

    November 11, 2009 at 2:06 pm

    Way to go Anthony! You've grown up so fast!! Enjoy your solids!

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  22. Theresa says

    November 11, 2009 at 4:07 pm

    Oh, my! Could he get any cuter?

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  23. Jamie says

    November 11, 2009 at 4:33 pm

    Jeepers, you already have like 22 comments, I guess I'm late to this party!!

    This was sooo cute and has me excited for a couple months when Bridget will be eating solids!

    New kind of puke and poop now, right?

    Reply
  24. Christine says

    November 11, 2009 at 6:20 pm

    He is sooooooo CUTE!

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  25. Jenn says

    November 11, 2009 at 6:49 pm

    Ahhh, I miss that little guy (and I've only seen him twice)! Maybe we could get together soon…when I'm feeling a bit better that is ;).

    Reply
  26. Nancy says

    November 11, 2009 at 11:36 pm

    Seriously Margaret…he could NOT be any cuter! What a little loverboy!!!

    Reply
  27. Ruby (Real Housewives of MN) says

    August 2, 2012 at 11:07 pm

    Sooo stinking cute! These images are way too adorable. Great blog!

    Reply

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