Finger Food - Where did that cracker go?

Dear Son,

Friday, August 4th you had your first finger food. I coudn't wait to give you some because you are often attempting to pick up the pictures on the story books we read you. You are more successful with the popup books and the books with flaps that actually can be lifted. I was just so sure you would enjoy the process of having little things to pick up and put in your mouth. Your dad and I sat with you on the couch and I held out a Gerber Star sweet potato flavored crisp for you - a real couch potatoe experience.

Well, the first time with anything can be a challenge. You did a great pincer grasp with your index finger and thumb, brought the rice cracker up to your mouth, put it in and then started gagging. Apparently, learning how to swallow solid food is hard. It finally melted and you swallowed it with eyes that were watering. As soon as it went down though, you immediately were smiling again and clapping your hands. You are such a contended guy with quick recovery skills.

Next we tried you out in the booster seat. You held the crackers in your fingers so long they started to melt, which made them easier to digest but harder to get in to your mouth. If you look really closely you can see a cracker stuck to your pinkie finger.