Tara gets closer every day to walking. For a couple of months, she has greatly enjoyed walking around while holding on to mom or dad’s hands. A month or so ago, she started pulling up on her crib bars, toy bins, and now walls. Lately, she is showing improved balance, and can even stand for short periods before plopping down on her bottom or on her hands and knees. Still, her favorite activity is still to take our hands and stagger around like Ted Kennedy on St. Patrick’s Day.

In other news, Anna’s fever subsided and she actually went to school two days this week. In a related story, Tara now has a fever. Be sure to tune in next week when mom or dad will undoubtedly be sick. Ah, parenthood.