New tastes

Benjamin has eaten porridge for the first time.  Until now he has been nursing every 3-4 hours during the day, from only one side, and he has put on weight VERY well.  So, he has been getting what he needs.  But soon he will need more nutrients than what I can give, so we are starting with some taste tests.  He has seemed interested in food the past few weeks while we are eating, so we have given him carrots, peppers or cucumbers to nibble on. Then yesterday he had some rice porridge and seemed to like it. He made noises like he wanted more, and ended up actually swallowing quite a bit.  I think its a big step and although I was excited about seeing his reaction, I also think its a little crazy that my baby is so big already. Such is life!