Learning to self feed

Buddy has always had an independent streak in him

Lately, it's has been manifesting itself more and more

This week, it showed itself during meal time

He's been feeding himself finger foods for several months 

Cheerios, puff, pieces of fruits, cheese, chicken, 

squash, sweet potatoes etc

When we go out for lunches, I've started letting him hold

the fork or spoon himself. He loves that.

During mealtime, I will usually feed him but

this week, he wanted to do it himself

 

Self feeding can be frustrating for me

His food will winds up on the floor, covering his face, in the hair

pretty much every where you can imagine

After his mealtime, I will have to spend at least 15 mins clearing up his mess

ARGH!!!

 

Figuring out how to hold the spoon

 

Trying so hard to scoop up cheerios

 

He's frustrated but still give me a smile

 

Hand feed is much faster

 

Trying to lift up the bowl... hahaha! But can't

 

Try again

 

give up and focus on his food

 

Spoon feed avocado apple yogurt