A few developments have taken place in recent couple of weeks.  First, crawling.  Both boys are now crawling confidently, traversing good five meters at a time.  While it is great, they now can do the classic "cockroaches in the light" maneuver, also known as taking off in opposite direction.  They have not done so often, but I am sure there is more to come.  Just a couple of days ago they suddenly decided that they know how to use sippy cups.    They simply went from making a wet mess to throwing their heads back and gulping water down like it is a Guinness on St. Patty's day.  Such skills as picking up pieces of cereal or standing up on their own also continue to improve.

Which is more than can be said for sleeping.  Due to teething, we assume, the sleeping habits leave some to be desired.  There are, usually, one or two rather short wake-ups before midnight and then the major round of activity some time between 5 am and 6:30 am.  Some mornings we (any combination of the four, take your pick) get a little more sleep, some mornings we don't.

Other than that - things go on.  I continue to spew forth self-loathing, resentment and venom, while Alla tries to keep some semblance of peace while comforting the kids.  In other words, business as usual.