Despite an occasional propoensity for biting and kicking, Griffin is just plain cute and adorable. Now it is clear that he understands everything we say, and is equally active about attempting communication with us. This morning he gallops out of the girls' bedroom holding a cassette tape. This he thrusts into my hands, muttering something in Griffin-speak.

"You want me to put a tape on for you buddy?" I ask.

"Yeah." - one of two oft-used stock phrases.

He can be very possessive of our attention. When Rowan climbs into my lap, Griffin will throw a tirade and attempt to physically beat her away from me. I pretty much side with Rowan on this, showing both of them that there's plenty of Daddy to go around.