James continues to grow

James and I have just finished up with the laundry, and now we're playing with a toy dragonfly. Well, James is playing with a toy dragonfly; I'm typing.

James's hand-eye coordination is quite good now; he looks at something and then grabs it successfully. This skill coincides with the beginning of his chewy phase, so he usually looks at something, grabs it, and puts it directly in his mouth. He also drools a good bit more than he used to, and I have heard that the combination of these things could be a harbinger of teeth. It's a little earlier than average, but certainly possible.

James is not yet crawling, but he is getting more comfortable on his stomach (see top photo). He has no trouble keeping his head up, and he can roll over on his own. He seems to have the strength in his arms and legs to pick himself up, but not the coordination yet. We are hoping to be in our new house before he figures out how to crawl, so that we can have it set up for his safety and enjoyment. We don't want to mess up the grandparents' house with baby-proofing equipment if we don't have to.

James is also more comfortable sitting up in his Bumbo chair (see second photo). He leans to his right a little, but he keeps his head up without any problem. He will now play with toys while sitting up in the chair, so he no longer has to consciously think about holding himself upright.

Time for James to eat. More pictures later.