Chubby Little Fists

When I recall E in a highchair with Cheerios, the words “delicate pincer grasp” come to mind. Less dexterous if no less determined, he has figured out how to achieve the same result by stuffing his entire fist in his mouth—if only by osmosis, as the bits dissolved by saliva squeeze their way through clenched fingers. I’m more impressed by his will than his way, but well, I’m impressed.