At our last checkup, Alex’s doctor said we needed to start letting him use a spoon and fork to feed himself. I almost laughed, then realized she was being totally serious. Um, a nine month old using a spoon and fork and actually getting food in his pie hole? Don’t think so. Then she mentioned that we could have a spoon and he could have a spoon. Okay. That I can work with. Make him feel like he is independent, while still making sure he eats the food I make him instead of throwing it in his lap. So, for his first independent meal, avocado and yogurt. Poor decision. He had fun though, which is what really matters =] He actually got the hang of it after John started loading the spoon for him.
It feels like he is doing something new every day! Next thing I know, he will be running around the house. At least I’m guaranteed a daily workout.
Have a great night!
