The NewMexiKen family tradition is that on the first birthday, the birthday cake is put within easy reach of the celebrant, who can dig in. Indeed, he or she is encouraged to dig in — and all are disappointed if he or she hesitates.
Word is that Reid was not totally into it, but he seems to have done OK.
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I’m told that Reid just isn’t into sugar (he hadn’t had any before turning one).
I suggested giving him a package of Peeps.
Yeah, I just don’t know what to do with a kid who throws M&Ms off his highchair tray, onto the floor, because he doesn’t care to eat them. (Luckily, his three-year-old brother acts as excellent, energy-efficient bagless vacuum in this situation.)
My current theory is that there was some sort of mix up at the hospital last March. I mean, this person cannot be biologically mine.