Just the right amount of chubbiness and and an inquiring look as little Toby stared up at me at the start of his session.

I look down at him and it took all of my strength not to scoop him up and squish him.

"Toby do you want to play with me."

He looks up at me and shakes his head yes and smiles.

I've never had a boy who is not quite one yet say anything but no to all questions. His parents stare at him surprised. That is a first.

"Toby can I take your photo?"  Shakes Yes!

"Can I hug you?" Yes!

"Do you want to dance?" Yes!

This was how sessions should go. He was happy, curious and engaging.

"Toby do you want some cake?" NO

This must be a fluke.

"Toby do you want a bite of yummy cake?" Shakes head faster. NO NO NO

The tough part was done. This was suppose to be the easy part. Getting a small boy to eat cake. His smile was gone. He wanted nothing to do with it. 

Toby stared at the lump of frosting before him. He grabbed a clump of frosting, reached his arm up and beamed. His smile came back! He realized he didn't have to eat the cake. Mommy could! He was happy and laughing once again as he fed his mom bite after bite. 

Unfortunately Mommy ended up with more frosting on her then he did.

Toby 1yr_-107