Mmmmm, yogurt!

We've been introducing more and more foods to Jonathan recently. The books are all over the map on what a baby his age should be eating and in what quantities. He seems happy with whatever we shovel in, as long as the serving sizes are large. So, in all, I think it's time to stop worrying so much about the "expert" advice and have some fun with his diet.

I bought some "Yobaby" yogurt this weekend. Three dollars for six tiny containers, but it's all organic and full fat, which is otherwise impossible to find. I chose the banana and vanilla flavors. Wow, this stuff is rich. When you open it up there's a layer of cream on top. I normally don't taste the baby food - that's Chris' department. However, I did have a little taste of the banana yogurt. Delicious! It's just like the nice yogurt that Mom and Dad enjoy in Belgium, with tons of fruit flavor and sooooo rich and creamy.

Anyway, after tasting it, I did consider eating the whole tiny carton, but Jonathan was sitting in his high chair, eyes tracking the spoon's every movement. I told him "This is yogurt!" and gave him a taste. His first reaction was to scrunch up his face because it was cold. He let it roll around on his tongue for a moment, like a wine connoisseur. Then his eyes lit up! This was far better than pears mixed with oatmeal! He managed to both grin and open his mouth wide for the next bite. Then he seemed to worry that even that might not convey enough enthusiasm, so he started giggling and bouncing up and down in his seat. As the next spoonful came towards him, he became absolutely still, just leaning forward to shorten the distance. The yogurt hit his tongue and he chortled some more. Finally, he decided not to even chance closing his mouth over the spoon, in case I might take away this delicious elixir. So I was left to wipe the yogurt off the spoon and onto his tongue, and as I looked away to get the next spoonful ready, Jonathan would take a quick and furtive swallow, so he could be ready to show me his tonsils again right away.

I think he likes it!