Yea!

Yesterday I stood up for the first time on my own. Yea! Mommy is very happy about this, and it has renewed her hope that I might actually walk soon, because she is getting tired of carrying 26 lbs. of limp baby weight everywhere, sling or no sling.

Also, I got a new baby doll yesterday. I was so excited when Mommy handed it to me in the store. I hugged the box, and wouldn't let go - wouldn't let go while it was scanned, while i was put in my car seat, while I was taken out of the car... it was a battle. Mommy says I can trust her to hold it for a few minutes in these kinds of cases, but I'm still not so sure. Finally, I let her take it out of the box (which involved a lot of twisty ties, and some almost cursing on Mommy's part). Later on, I was playing with my baby doll, and giving her her bottle (the little plastic one that came with the doll). I would give her the bottle, and make "slurp slurp" noises. Mommy was overwhelmed at how much I'm growing up. Daddy was impressed too, but pointed out in his practical way that of course I have to grow up. He helps keep her grounded :) Haha.

Mommy will try valiantly to get a picture of me feeding my baby doll, but is not making any promises. I'm quick like a fox!