18 weeks old/ 4 months

My little baby is growing up! As you can see from the pictures, she starting eating some rice cereal today for the first time. Chloe has been doing well breastfeeding for the past four months, but ever since our doctor told us it was okay to start her on rice cereal this week, I have been noticing her cues that it is actually time for her to start eating food against my strong desire to wait until 6 months old. She opens her mouth when we are eating and she tries to grab food in front of us. She has also been very fussy at the end of the day and seems like she is extra hungry. Today I decided we would try the rice cereal during dinner time. I have been holding out on starting solids because I plan to make most of my own organic baby food which takes a lot of time to plan and research. (Who would have thought it would be so difficult to feed a little baby?) . I was hoping to start after the new year when she is 6 months and after our trip to NY. Chloe seemed to really enjoy the rice cereal which was mostly watered down with breastmilk. I plan on sticking to the rice cereal for awhile and then I will introduce some new solids like veggies and fruits. I gladly welcome any advice or comments on this issue:) The other good news is that she is finally getting back to sleeping without waking up at night! I have moved her into her crib for nap times during the day and she sleeps better than if I leave her in the living room. Mommy is much happier now that I am getting sleep!