Toddle Toddle

James took his first steps on Thursday!  Well, the first ones Mark and I both agree on.  I counted three from the fridge to the back door and then a repeat performance from the dresser to grab the pajama shorts I was wearing on my head.  I held my breath and whispered, "go, James, GO!" when he hestitated.  No videos yet.

Wow.  It's very clear now that my baby won't stay a baby forever.  Bittersweet.

Also, he's finally saying Mama!  Not sure he's applying sounds to particular people or things yet, but he's clearly understanding a lot more than I thought.  He'll follow simple instructions and look for things when you ask him.  "James, where's Shayna?" elicits a glance at the dining room window sill where she usually sits.