Hi! I understand about the grumpiness. I have a spirited baby who we believe is part grumpy and it is SO HARD. He fusses all the time when trying to learn milestones ( for ex. crawling which is what he is trying to do right now-he is 8 1/2 mo). If he can't do something when he wants it, he cries. Also, he will get so frustrated at times (usually when in his high chair or exersaucer) that he makes fists, his face turns red and he almost kinda growls. He will do this kinda out of nowhere, and we have no idea why he is upset. The only time he seems happy is if he is achieving what he wants or watching a Baby Einstein DVD, I guess b/c he is distracted. I am hoping that things get easier as he grows. I understand what it is like to feel guilty b/c you wish you had an easier/happier baby. I know its not my ds' fault, but when the weekend comes all I want to do is get time alone away from that constant grizzle and fuss.