The battle of wills has begun

So it's probably no surprise, but Mika has a bit of stubborn streak (after all, she did wait an extra 2 weeks to be born). She likes to do things her way and puts up a fight when we have plans of our own. This has become particularly evident when it's time to feed her. Unlike Hachi who needs no excuse to scarf down a bowl of food, Mika is much more particular about when, where and how she eats. She'll probably grow up to be a food critic or the Phantom Gourmet.

But Yuki told me this morning that Mika's going to quickly learn that her mother has a stubborn streak of her own (we know where Mika got it from!). We've started calling her feedings the "Battle of the Wills." So far Yuki has been winning, but Mika keeps on battling back. It's amazing how much resistance she puts up before eating... it's not like we're preventing her from going to some party with her friends. As Hachi would say: "It's food -- what's not to like?"