James moves around on the floor and tastes real food

Even though he doesn't lift up on all fours, James is now able to move about pretty fast.  He has been turning from belly to back and from back to belly for a while (couple of months?), but now he quickly finds his way off the play gym as he tries to reach toys.  He looks like a cat when he goes for toys within reach:  his eyes are focused, lips tight, and he snatches objects with a speed and determination, like a cat clawing at a toy.

Last month I let James get a taste of watermelon, and he liked it (it was refreshing on a hot summer night).  Then, while we were visiting baka in Delaware beginning of August, I let him have a bit of avocado--he gagged on that a little, but also ate a bit.  I took a break since then, which was almost a month ago, in order to establish a regular food introduction pattern when I was ready to begin--it's just difficult to begin when the baby grows so wonderfully on pure breast milk!  Not to mention the ease and cleanliness of breastfeeding....