He's turning into a bit of a picky eater

Jake clearly knows what he likes and what he doesn't and has turned into a picky eater. He used to eat anything put in front of him but now he will turn his head and wrench his mouth away from food he doesn't want. We have tried to take in mind what he didn't eat before but at the same time this isn't a restaurant and dude definitely isn't starving so if he doesn't eat all his breakfast he will be OK. He does eat if he has decided he likes it and after awhile he will re-examine his dislike for something once he realizes he isn't going to get anything else.

Lunch Time

Beefy enjoyed some Raviolis in sauce for lunch and liked it so much he decided to rub it all over his body. I can relate to that, I once had some lasagna that I, well never mind it's not important. He is doing a great job of feeding himself and gets a little frustrated when you try to feed him. He is a big boy and expects to be treated as such. He is so much more content now then he was before we left. He wanders around the house exploring his environment looking for changes. When you leave a door open or leave something he is not supposed to get to out he will find it immediately. He is sleeping in really great now as well. Most days is is sleeping until 7:30 or later and he takes really great naps. I think that being able to walk around and explore does a good job of tiring him out so he can sleep a lot better. He loves to hold things like juice cups and trucks and throw what ever he can to see what it will do. He tries to hug Henry when ever he can to but ends up knocking him over. Henry is a little skitish of Jake right now because he has less control then Finn does when Finn tries to hug him. As I am typing this he has pushed through the door and come in smiling at me and cooing. He is a great kid Mandy and he is doing really well. I know you miss him and worry about him but I hope there is some comfort in the fact that he is well loved and well taken care of.

Beefy yogurt Nipples

Kate is pretty high and mighty about her ability to feed Jake without making a a huge mess. Scott and I are not as good and she points this out to us on a regular basis. Jake is fast and like to grab the spoon or at least smack it if your not paying complete attention. That leads to baby food on the walls and splatters all over his chair and his belly. Well today Kate was feeding the little eating monster and spilled a spoon full of baby food on Jake's belly. No big deal, it happens when your feeding a baby, but because she is so above it all and taunts Scott and I about it I couldn't let it go. "What happen there honey?" "What are you talking about, nothing happened." "Why does Jake have baby food all over his chest, he's Jake 'Beefy yogurt nipples' Cuda right now." The whole time Jake was smiling and waving his arms like crazy. I think he knew that little miss "I'm better then you are" was getting her comeuppance. He was laughing each time I called him Beefy yogurt nipples, though I think I will just shorten it to BYN.