Blue skies, baby cries

After returning from the United Kingdom we have been enjoying the most incredible weather. Since we moved here in September of 2003 this is by far the most beautiful spring we have seen. We have been cruising around with James in the fietskar and taking nice walks in the stroller. It is good for all of us!

For several days last week James was very disturbed by his teeth. Sounds boring, I know, but when you've spent several days with an inconsolable 8.5 month old you will know our turmoil. James is usually such a sweet little bean, we are not accustomed to a wee whiny man. We were certain that the tooth above his only tooth (bottom front right) would be next. However, in a matter of days he had at least two new additions, the other bottom front tooth, and one top front tooth. Sorry that we are unable to provide photos-- he is not interested in documenting this moment yet.

Things have calmed a little with the teething, and he is generally in much better spirits. For the last few days he has been extremely grumpy in the mornings, but much more fun as the day has progressed. We can all agree that in this department James seems to be taking after his father. In addition to the weird morning issues (this is coming from the early bird perspective-- I wake up consistently at 6:30AM, ready to chat), James can consistently pull himself up to a standing position. Unfortunately, after attaining that position his cries in outrage when he realizes he has no option but to stand there. He either complains so loudly that we move him, or he falls-- which is a tear-filled event for everyone. It seems that even when he catch him before he hits the ground he breaks down in very accusatory tears.

The only way we can justify telling you about James' fussy week is by showing a very happy photo of him. This is a funny photo Mike took last week. James and I are doing "the sorority photo". Laurens, Julie, and Hartley-- I know you read me on this one!