His doctor said at his 4 month appointment that we could start on solids any time after the visit, but I just don't feel any rush. We have tried giving him cereal off and on before, but making it part of the routine works better for him--us, too. I still nurse him before bed, though. I'm not ready to give that one up yet. He seems happy enough, so I guess we're doing ok.

I've started babysitting on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays now. Alex is 5 weeks younger than Jacob, but they get along pretty well. Alex's parents are Jacob's godparents, and his mother and I went through our pregnancies together. It’s a lot of work, but it's fun, and it allows me to stay home with Jacob. Some of our other friends and family think I'm nuts for taking on two infants at once, but if I worked in a daycare, I might have as many as four in my charge! I don't really see what the difference is. Maybe because one of them is mine?

Well, someone needs a diaper change, so I'd better go. Take care, all!

Jen, Jacob & Alex =)