The day before she turned 10 months old, she took a few steps independently while being coaxed by cousin Sara. Over the past two weeks, her balance, coordination and will has skyrocketed. She can't yet get into the standing position from sitting down, but she'll find just about anything to pull herself up on and just walk away. And she's in heaven. Our baby can walk.
And...our baby can talk! She can absolutely say 'ball'. She knows what it is and says ball. She loves playing ball. Definitely a current favorite.
Speaking of talking, Marea and I have started our sign language class and it's really fun. There are few older toddlers in the class and they are definitely using sign language. I'm really working on using signs regularly at home so she'll pick up on it. I'll admit, it feels kind of silly, and sometimes she gives me this puzzled look, but I know the wheels are turning and before long, she'll be signing right back.
And now, introducing Marea's newest cousin, baby Emily....next summer they'll be running around the beach together.
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