I Love My Spoon

Clara is obsessed with spoons. Not baby spoons, because she refuses to use those. But if she catches a glimpse of a real metal spoon, she will throw a fit until she gets to hold it, and then she won't let go ALL DAY LONG. She doesn't actually eat with it, or even attempt to eat with it. She just carries it with her while she crawls, while she walks with her push toys, while she plays outside . . . pretty much at all times, even taking it with her to nap in her crib. Just this morning I found three spoons wedged into the side of her crib. She finds it especially exciting when Daddy gives her his spoon and yogurt cup after he's done eating. Here's a glimpse of some of the places her spoon traveled one day earlier this week.