HIPPO BRIGADE

Criss-Cross Applesauce

I am slowly and fearfully approaching that time in my daughter’s life where she needs me less and less. She can brush her own hair, pull on her pants, and join in on a heated and intellectual political discussion. Mind you, she does not do these things well, but she does do them.

Now she eats with a spoon all by herself:

With very little practice, she has already mastered the ‘dip the spoon into the applesauce, while the other hand is flying high, as if to say, I got this on lock-down’ move.

After a plentiful scoop of applesauce, the spoon steadily makes its way into her mouth. Berlyn would like to take a small time out to thank all those who supported her, especially her left hand, without which, it all wouldn’t be possible.

Notice the integral concentration of her deft movements. She has applied so much focus, in fact, that she can’t be bothered with things like cleanliness.

Multitasking.

All done!