Officially out of a long winters' hibernation that included a new job for Mama, a new pre-school teacher for Milo, not enough snow and too much travelling, we three bears are creeping out more and more these days, especially with the promise of spring.

Having crossed 41 pounds and a first real haircut (eg, actual kids' salon complete with Jeeps for seats, movies, toys and a zoo animal cape), Milo seems ready for anything. He has a two-wheel bike, can draw his own bath, write his own name, is insistent about the "only cooking guy" he likes on TV (a nod here to Food Network, and Dave Lieberman), grinds coffee for his Mama and Papa most days, and isn't content jumping off three steps up - five or more, or a wall is MUCH better.

Of course, even a "very big guy" can be rendered speechless upon meeting Steve and Joe from "Blue's Clues", would still rather start the night in a bed other than his own, and loves skipping, especially when singing is involved.

And most of all, he loves to stand on the stoop and watch the rain. Of which there is plenty right now...

Happy Spring!