The Big Boy Booster

We spent last night at my aunt and uncle's house. They had a mini party with my parents and another aunt, and they all watched the kids while Nick and I went into town on a date. We got in late, and then stayed up even later, talking with my aunt and uncle. This morning was a little tough, but my son managed to bring me out of my fog with a delightful surprise.

We are using an old family high chair while on our visit, but didn't take it with us last night. Instead, we only had the booster chair another relative loaned us, that we have been using for Tes. I told my mom to use it for Christian, but the straps don't work, so someone has to sit next to him, and basically spot him while he eats. It's not a perfect setup, but it's better than holding him for the whole meal. I was planning on doing the same thing this morning. I put breakfast in the table for the kids, and asked Nick to sit next to Christian while I made us our breakfast. As it turns out, he didn't need a spotter after all.

When I came to the table, I saw Christian sitting so straight and tall that I was taken aback. Nick wasn't helping in the slightest, and Christian didn't even wobble. It was the best I have ever seen him sit at the table. Ever. He was eating his food, reaching for his milk, and balancing the entire time. "I'm in a big boy booster chair!" he said with a grin. What a beautiful morning it turned out to be.