Belén loves this chili recipe. I have now made two batches which I freeze part of and use for endless amounts of future protein-possessing lunches.

Tonight was the first night I let her feed the chili to herself. Usually I spoon-feed her.

The best part about beets (besides the nutritional benefits) is the pictures. They look like a baby version of CSI sans creepy bugs.

Belén is now accepting solid foods and even seems to like them.

We did it.  We tried introducing solid foods.  It wasn’t what I would call a success the first time around, but we gave it a go. Andy bought this rice cereal at the grocery store.  My only specification was that it is not Gerber and ideally organic.  I think I mentioned, I morally disagree with [...]

Belén has decided that biting me is the appropriate way to let me know when she is done feeding. Also, we are getting ready to introduce solids and in preparation purchased a baby food processor from Williams & Sonoma.