Letter 12

Dear Shea,
Sweetie, you love to eat. As I write this, I am eating a strawberry pop-tart. Well, actually two strawberry pop tarts; so, I know where this little (read: big) appetite comes from. As I (eat my pop tart and) think about you eating (ha!) I realize that there is so much to say about this topic: your mannerisms, the quantity of food you consume, the sounds you make, your facial expressions, etc. I'll spend a few minutes on just your mannerisms and save the rest of another day.
Your best mannerism, or at least my favorite to watch, happens when you are eating a cookie. I don't know where you picked up this particular trait, or if it was innate (imagine that!), but it fascinating. You hold the cookie with two hands, one at the top and one at the bottom, and you rotate it around and around after each bite. Since you're gnawing at both ends of the cookie, you get ridiculously messy, but it seems to get the job done. Others have seen you do this and have commented on it. I usually confirm that it's normal (for you) and that I have no idea why you do it!
You're also adorable eating small snacks like cheerio's or puffs. Your eyes get all googly and your fingers spread as wide as they can as you reach for not one, but several pieces to bring to your mouth.
I think eating is your favorite thing in the whole world.

Silly snack spinner Shea, I love you!