Big Boy

What can I say?  Tyke is trouble!  He's into everything he shouldn't be and he never misses an opportunity to discover (aka cause trouble) in our home.  Tonight while I was making dinner I discovered that our little guy can now reach the counters in the kitchen.  I had just opened and (luckily) drained a can of corn and was getting ready to use it when I heard a big crash.  I looked down to see Tyke covered in corn with a big happy, pleased grin on his face.  There was corn everywhere and I was in disbelief that he had just reached up and pulled the can down on himself!

Tyke has gotten really picky about eating.  He's also gotten really stubborn about letting his Daddy and I help feed him.  He has to be in control!  He has to have the spoon in his hand.  He usually only uses it to stab at his food while screaming before throwing everything overboard onto the floor.  Eating dinners, or any meal really, have to be done by his rules.  Chad and I have to just sit back and mind our own business.  If we watch Tyke he won't eat but if we don't he will.  He's a little goof ball like that!  Chad and I watched out of the corner of our eyes tonight and we were quite impressed with Tyke's skills with the spoon.  It was the first time he had used the spoon correctly, and without any help!  He did good at shoveling food into his mouth, and his lap.  He was especially good with his left hand.  He made the biggest mess but at least he's finally eating a little better!  Way to go Tyke!!