Chapter 56 Expanding Horizons

• As Phoebe approached her third birthday and James began to show the interest and mobility that would soon transform him from a baby to an active toddler, Grace noticed that their family of four had developed rhythms and relationships that felt both constant and dynamic, nine months after James's birth. The two kids were playing in the living room while she worked from home. Phoebe was continually commenting on James's attempts to crawl toward items that caught his interest.
• Phoebe declared, "James going to the ball," arranging herself so that there would be no obstructions in James' way. "Phoebe helped James get the ball," she said.
• James, who had lately learned crawling and was on the edge of dragging himself up to stand, moved toward his aim with the established focus that seemed to describe his approach to physical difficulties, pausing at times to look at Phoebe as if seeking approval or encouragement.