Sitting up

Gloria has gotten very skilled at sitting up by herself. She stills needs a pillow or a person behind her because she tends to over-correct when she goes from leaning forward to sitting back. It hasn't been too long since she's been sitting like this - maybe a week, give or take a few days. If she's in a slightly reclined position she tries to get into a sitting position and sometimes succeeds (if she's not leaning back too far).

"Sitting up and playing toys is fun."

"It's a good thing Mommy put this pillow around me!"

Gloria has also gotten very good at holding books with both hands. She likes to help us turn the pages when we read to her, or just hold on to both sides of the book. Lately she's been lying on her back and looking at books. Gloria's going to be a super reader just like her mommy. Thank goodness - since I'm a children's book addict!

"Nine sheep say 'Baaa'. Ten bunnies go hippity-hop."

"Red, green, blue, and yellow!"