Edward is growing so quickly that he has nearly grown out of his car seat. So, we bought the next size up, which he'll be able to use for a few years. We'll install it much like the other one, rear facing, until his first birthday; then he'll finally be able to turn around and see where he's going instead of where he's been. He gave the seat a test drive tonight, and will take it for a real drive this weekend for a trip to see cousins, an aunt and uncle, grandparents and great grandparents.

After the seat testing, Mary took the opportunity to give Edward a hug. No one would dispute the fact that Edward loves his mother, as evidenced by yet another over-the-shoulder picture here.

However, no guy ever wants to have his Mom slobbering over him in public, even if the only witness is Dad. So, understandably, Edward balked at her next move, when she planted a wet one on his cheek. This is a rarity, of course, as even at his crankiest (yes, believe it or not, Ed is occasionally cranky), a view of Mom is all it usually takes to bring a smile to his face.