Independence - by guest blogger, Giovanni (age 18 mo.)

My mom fixes me eggs for breakfast.  I like them.  If she tries to help feed me, I grab her hand, growl, and move it away.

I am getting good with a fork.

It's important to open your mouth reeaallly wide when feeding yourself.

Using a fork requires intense concentration.....

so if you get tired of using it, this way works, too.