When introduced to foods that do not provoke a panic response, Hunter considers eating to be a full-body experience. (Yes, especially nursing.) His contribution to the consumption of baby food often involves the following ritual:

1. Grab full bowl of spoon in fist.
   
2. Shove entire hand in mouth.
   
3. Fling utensil aside disdainfully.
   
4. Rub eyes with squelchy hands in such a way as to maximize distribution of food.
   

Today, he added an additional element to the process:

1. Grab spoon.
   
2. Shove hand in mouth.
   
3. Drop spoon.
   
4. Rub eyes.
   
5. Grab cat.
   

Poor Tia. She just looked at me plaintively as I detached his sticky little grip, flecks of oatmeal adorning her fur. She is such a tolerant kitty.