Despite our best efforts to discourage such behavior, Lula has started walking. I know, I know. Ya'll warned us this might happen. But who would have thought those twenty-five pound weights we tied around her waist would only make her stronger? Now it would appear we have no choice but to parent a toddler. A really bulky one. In other news, Chris made a notable effort to remove his left thumb with a jigsaw last night. As luck would have it he was unsuccessful. The one good thing about the frequency with which Chris finds himself injured is that his tetanus shot always remains up to date.