I wanna be a big boy..

... but I wont be if I continue with these food and sleep habits that I have developed off late.

Last night I woke up at 3 in the night. I was up there standing hollering out for Dad. Dutifully, he rushed to me and made me drink water - hoping against hope that I would head back to bed. There was little chance of that as I clearly had playing on my agenda.

Dad has a foolproof technique to make me go to sleep. He picks me up and puts me on his lap sideways. In a few minutes I start counting sheep. Usually, this is enough and I stay asleep. But last night I managed to show how obstinate I can be. I would fall asleep as per design, but as soon as he would lower me in my cot, I would be up. I would get on all fours and stand up holding the railings. I guess after about 5 tries, he gave up on me.

Next it was Mom's turn. She brought me to bed and tried to make me sleep. Again, I showed how resolute I can be about following through on my plans. I just would not go to sleep. This carried on till about 5 in the morning and ensured that no rest was had by either dad or mom.

I have become slightly fussy about food too. I am more interested in eating fruits than pasta or vegetables.

Dad and Mom are hoping this is temporary given my teething problems. I hope so too... after all I want to be as tall and strong as my daddy.