The babies are not happy that we fenced off the stairs today. It’s in their own interests, of course. Now that they can both crawl and stand there is no stopping them.

James, in particular, has ambitions greater than his abilities. Last week he lifted himself up using the TV table, and while trying to move along the side he fell and knocked his little head against a window ledge. No harm fortunately.

The stairs have been enticing both of them, and Snowy as well, so the gate will prove very handy. A full-size image is here and another picture here.