Today is an Exciting Day for the MacFamily Unit

Tonight we're taking MacBaby to the pediatrician for his 4th month checkup. I'm very curious as to whether we'll get the go ahead for solid foods. From what I've read, the little ones start with rice cereal between four and six months. I think MacBaby is exhibiting all the signs for readiness, but I'd be fine with him waiting another two months. He seems perfectly happy and is progressing into infanthood nicely. I don't want to rush things.

This newfound trait - patience - is something I've learned in the past four months.

When MacBaby got home from the hospital, I was anxious for him to put some meat on his bones. I wanted a sturdier baby, one less fragile. But now, the time is zooming by. He smiles and even laughs. He plays in his exersaucer, and gets annoyed when we take him out to play with us. He faces out in his stroller, content to watch the world instead of making eye contact with his parents. He'll be in college before I know it!

So, I'm content for him to exist on breastmilk (and eight bottles of formula per week) for the time being.

By the way, what are the best (actual) books on child development? I feel as though I should have a few more handy as a resource in addition to the all-knowing internets.