Security Cracker

Through my years, I have heard many people refer to things as their "security blankets". For Chris, he had an actual blanket. For some, it's a pacifier, a stuffed animal, or their Lovie. After watching Andrew very closely in all his new walking adventures, Andrew has a security cracker. I know what you're thinking, "Is it the same dingy cracker all the time"? No, and although we are super laid back and not quick to hand sanitize, that would be gross for even Chris and me.

No, Andrew has developed a "need" for his security cracker whenever life throws him a curveball. In new situations like staying the night at Grandma Sharon and Grandpa Walt's for the first time, walking to the mailbox unassisted, being introduced to a new food, or sliding down the slide, Andrew just needs a cracker. He will fuss and fuss until you slide that security cracker between his fingers. Then, life is good. I think the best part is the fact that he rarely even eats the cracker. He wanders around with his little fingers tightly grasping that cracker without a care in the world.

Case in point: After staying the night with Grandma and Grandpa, Andrew came home and all he kept asking for was his "Caca". I gave it to him thinking he was hungry; however, he carried it to the backyard, on the swing, and down the slide. After about 15 minutes bonding with his security cracker, he no longer needed it, so he fed it to the dog.

Here's to all the "Security Crackers" out there. Thanks for getting us through life's little adventures. And remember, when you see a little chubby baby toddling around with a cracker or two in his hands, they might be more than just a snack.

:)
Anne