Really smiling, at last!

After over two months of stony stares, the evil eye and general looks of confusion (the meaning of which we were somehow supposed to interpret as either "feed me", "cuddle me", "change me", "burp me", "play with me", or "I'm ready for bed") we are happy to announce Julian has begun to smile - that is, really smile, while looking right at us, and on command (versus merely smiling in his dreams, while passing gas, or at inanimate objects). In any case, here he is just waking from a nap, looking happy and rested.

Playtime in the activity gym

Here Julian is seen playing with his new friend, Mr. Monkey. He is often heard cooing and smiling coyly at his 3-inch fuzzy friend, but occasionally he will get crabby and needs to be reminded to “play nice”. Either way, he has assured us that Mr. Monkey is his BFF.