Food for Thought

I have to admit that feeding babies is not my specialty.  I don't have much patience for the whole process of baby trying new foods (or pushing them around and squashing things), and never really eating much except the few things that have passed the test.  The third time around is no better (and I realize that I'm the common factor here and must accept some responsibility for the situation).  Eliana is very opinionated about what goes into her mouth.  She is extremely suspicious of anything new.  She will put some things in to try and they immediately come out with a deadpan look on her face that says,"Nope, not a chance." Fortunately, she does like her yogurt.  I have been feeding her plain, whole-milk yogurt since she was 6 months old, and she has loved it since the first bite.   She has been feeding herself her yogurt these last few days and actually getting some in her mouth.  I still do most of it but she insists on having her own spoon and wants the bowl on her tray too.  It is a messy affair, which I understand is the nature of the thing.  I do look forward to less food on the face (and hair and arms). She does enjoy it though. I keep thinking that when she's older there will be a little less food on the outside and a lot more food on the inside. Then again, maybe not.