8/8/2002 11:17:03 AM|||Amy|||William woke up this morning and he said he was freezing. Our apartment isn't warm, but it's also not cold. The only explanation why William might be cold would be a fever. Then, when I asked him how he felt bad (because he obviously wasn't feeling well), he wouldn't talk to me. He just turned away. That hurt me. Every day I remind myself that William and Lauren won't be small, innocent and unconditionally loving forever. So, anyway, John stayed home with him today. William was, in fact, not running a fever. Indeed, it was low (96.5) - which also indicates illness.

Something wonderful happened yesterday. Lauren took her first few steps. She made at least two steps on her own! I'm sure now that she is only days away from walking. John was playing with her, and she stood up. When he let go of her, she mostly just sat right back down. But, a few times he let go and she managed a step before she sat down. She's wearing a 70s era orange paisley sundress from Old Navy today with matching orange sandals. Her hair is all messy (brushing doesn't help) which leaves her looking like the Commune Baby.|||79986456|||