One final note...

This trip marked the FIRST time, in 2 years and 8 months that James has actually EATEN FOOD at our house. This kid just never eats (when I am around). I had to take pictures to document this momentous occasion.

He ate supper (hummus and pita and string cheese), he ate breakfast (one Girl Scout Cookie and coffee cake), he had a snack (apples)...

This breakthrough somehow made me feel like I had accomplished something important. I think it made my inner Southern hostess feel true joy. Hooray.