Caicai,
he got those from me...
Kate,
HB and I lived in a few apts (alone) before living in this one and you're right, it really helps to know what you like and what you don't like. So when you have your own space, you can design it to you liking
I used to draw for hours (not that I draw well, only HB and I understand) what this apt should look like (w minimum reno). And also now some times we draw what we want our dream home to look like.
One day when you have your own place then you can be the true Queen of the apt!
Too bad each apt can only have one ;p
Mrs Lai,
Great Link!!! I feel inspired. Now I know even if Jesse doesn't want to play it..I will. haha...already I seem to be the only one interested in his xylophone now.

haha. SSshhhH. Don't tell HB it's actually for me
I suck at playing that genre of music though...maybe I won't feel so intimidated with 25 keys. *grin*
Haha...I just showed HB the video and he said, "are you sure it's for Jesse?" He knows me so well!
SpringDance,
I have given steam egg, scrambled egg, fried egg, etc to Jesse before...with whites...he's okay. I think after 12 months can try already. Just start with the whole yolk and a little and see how lor.
Now I remember someone once asked about egg tofu, right? I've given that to him as well
Boiled it with his porridge and smashed it with a folk. I gave about 1/3 tube each time.
Taro,
If Jesse can play piano like that...can impress girls. haha
"No"
Aiyoh, Jesse also testing and testing. But he knows when mummy threatens to hit, she will. So now I raise my hand, he scared already. And when I say "no" (I'm very fierce) he'll stop dead in his tracks (maybe he's just a very good boy...hmmm...). But he does forget and need constant reminders when he repeats undesirable actions.
As for tantrums (like head banging, slapping, etc) I usually ignore all those things. He stops after a while.
Cherry,
at this age, any change will invite crying and tantrums. I suggest you start slowly lor. Instead of patting him to sleep, maybe just sit with him until he falls asleep first. Later on then do what Kate did. But if you just want cold turkey...then just do the Ferber Method. Think you can google this.
But you must close the door lah...