Feeding woes

As Dominic grows older, he gets more opinionated and has many preferences. We are in the throes of feeding woes. He has decided that he doesn't like porridge anymore, but prefers rice. He also likes to feed himself. We tried to teach him to use the spoon but it has not been successful. He cannot focus on learning how to use the spoon, instead he plays with it - hitting the bowl, mixing the food, etc. But he loves to eat with his hands, especially the thick yellow noodle. He'd dangle the noodle in front of his face, pop one end into his mouth and sluuuurp it all in. He also dislikes being fed and sitting in the high chair. The helper has resorted to feeding him with her hands! He is a true blue kampong boy, all that's missing is a banana leaf for a plate. It is a terror feeding him outside.

Lately he has rejected fish. It's worrying because fish is an important part of a child's diet. I may have to introduce cod liver oil soon. In the meantime, I have suggested that the helper deep fry the fish like in fish and chips, to see if he will accept it.

Sadly Dominic is no longer the chubby baby as before. He has grown thinner, but taller.