elimination game

We started sitting on the potty last week. 11 months is either way too early to introduce the potty, or way too late, depending who you ask. But for us, it must have been a reasonably good time, because we've had several "successes" already! Who knew potty time could be so fun?!?!

baby steps

Adelaide took her first real steps alone today. Quite an exciting achievement, and she was obviously quite thrilled with herself. As with other advances she's made, she seemed to have no idea that walking was possible, then suddenly found herself without support and took off with enthusiasm! She ran all around her room, strutting her stuff and laughing, laughing, laughing all the time. For my own sake, I had been grateful that it took her so long to learn (especially when she was pulling up to stand so early ...), but Joey and I were both pretty darn excited tonight for this little step towards independence. Hurray tiny girl! (Now would be an appropriate time to clap, as Adelaide did for herself after her first successful steps!)