As Harrison was born on August 30 and there were only 29 days in February, we already feel like rotten parents because he will miss out on a clearly-defined six-month milestone.

I'm sure we'll find some way to get over failing him so utterly.

He is beginning to teethe. He has more hair but fewer (none) words than his sister did at this age. He talks a lot, but mostly about the company that provides our car insurance and a 12-step program he will probably attend.

Here is a sample conversation:

"Harrison, what are you up to today?"

"AA AA AA AA AA AA AA," he'll say.

"At least you can admit you have a problem. I'm thinking I should switch to Geico."

"AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA AAA," he'll say.

"I'm sure they wouldn't be as tolerant of your drinking."

Labels: milestones