I didn't think I would ever have a picky child- since both Josh and I are pretty chill and low key for the most part. And of course, like many people, I hoped for a non-picky kid. whelps, Jake certianly is VERY particular about certain things... This morning, for instance, seemed like it took forever to get out the door. First he had to have a 'sulley' pull up on, not 'buzz' (last nite before bed, he insisted on cars). Then it was the socks. He's VERY particular with his socks. They HAVE to match, I could care less if my socks match and of course a lot of his socks are missing their mates but they do coordinate. So he practically emptied out his sock drawer, homeslice has a TON of socks mind you, and wasnt happy with just any pair of matching socks. Looks like I'll hafta actually take the time to go through them and match them/get rid of non matching socks and prolly buy him some more... Then came the shoes..... He wouldnt wear just any pair- he didnt want, flip flops, tennis shoes, sperrys, etc.. He wanted his 'boots'- his black dress shoes. I didnt know where they were. We looked EVERYWHERE! (everywhere but the kitchen counter which is where I found them after searching everyroom in the house, including the bath tub). He wouldnt leave the house without these particular shoes on. I almost had him out the house- the front door was open and he was one step from being on the front steps when he decided he HAD to have his hat and sunglasses. Good thing I knew where those things were! This is the same kid who has to put everything back in a certain place- like the milk, juice, food, choco syrup must go in the same spot everytime in the fridge. Or in his play kitchen... toy cars go in a certain spot. He even tries to put his clothes back in certain drawers! Its the damndest (sp?) thing and I know its gonna drive me crazy when he's older!! if he didnt look so much like me I'd question if he was really my kid? Maybe I had a 'missing twin' who had a kid at the same time and they switched them at birth?