first food...

yesterday on bowie's 5 month birthday we decided to introduce her to solid food!  we tried out avocado and although she didn't dislike it, i don't think she had much interest in it either.  i mashed up organic avocado with breast milk until it was a runny and thin consistency.  we spoon fed it to her and what a mess she made!  i think more of it got on her seat and on her clothes and face than in her mouth.  she is sitting up well and showing an interest in food when we eat, but i don't think she is ready yet, so we will wait a couple of weeks and give avocado another try.