Born with a Silver Spoon in her mouth...

My Aunt Donna decided that Gianna should be "Born with a Silver Spoon in her mouth", so she sent her one. Not just any spoon, either. A spoon from Tiffany's.

Normally, when you hear "Born with a Silver Spoon", you think of a spoiled rich kid who's had everything handed to them. Inherited wealth. Someone born into a wealthy family is said to have "been born with a silver spoon in his mouth". As an adjective, "silver-spoon" describes someone who has a prosperous background or is of a well-to-do family environment.

Our friends Morgan and Kate recently told us there is also a health benefit to children being fed with a silver spoon. Silver actually has beneficial healing and anti-disease properties.

Silver ions and silver compounds show a toxic effect on some bacteria, viruses, algae and fungi, typical for heavy metals like lead or mercury, but without the high toxicity to humans that are normally associated with these other metals.

So, the main reason these children were fed with a silver spoon, fork, etc. was for health benefits, that only the wealthy families could afford.

My Aunt Donna already has plans to buy her a silver bowl from Tiffany's to go with the spoon. She also said she will be buying her a comb and a brush in silver, although I'm not sure there are any health benefits for your hair being brushed with silver. Haha!

The card says:

Dearest Gianna,

Mangia...

With all my Love,
Aunt Donna

Thanks again for the spoon Aunt Donna. Not only will she be spoiled by everyone, but she'll be healthy also!