Self-feeding Boot Camp Days 4 and 5

Thursday was far too busy to get online and read e-mail let along reporting on this blog how Millie did. It really was, because there really was something to report. At dinner yesterday Millie achieved her first successfull scoop with a fork and brought some Chicken Tetrazzini to her mouth. We made a big deal about it and she was pleased that she'd done something so good! Breakfast was uneventful Thursday and Friday lunch/supper was weird. She took about 30 minutes to just sit and look around before she even started to eat her macaroni although I did help her with some sweet potato. But she managed to finish her food, including a delicious pear half!
Today was BIG!
At breakfast this morning Millie Anne ate all of her applesauce with her spoon without help from me! I was sooo proud of her! She was happy too. We both were happy giggly all morning.
Dinner went well, but Millie was a bit nervous about using her fork by herself in front of Royce. She was holding it correctly and tried to scoop a bit but then backed off. She kept doing that until Royce came over and guided her hands through using the fork to eat her dinner. Oh well! She'll gain confidence the more she uses her fork. Royce encouraged her and gently worked with her until she finished her dinner.
Lunch/Supper was low-key, no really exciting stuff. A good meal though.
I am very encouraged by Millie Anne's progress this week and plan to continue working with her until she gains the consistency and confidence she needs. It has been a really tiring week and intense, but productive!