So here is what I walked in to see when Sofia woke up from her first nap today...yep...standing! Notice that she is way taller than the crib rails, and it is now just a matter of time before she hurls herself over and escapes! I am sure she is planning it already!

You can see how delighted and proud she was! It was so cute! I was of course proud, too!



Her second front bottom tooth has broken through!

And holy moly is this kid getting heavy...I checked because yesterday and today she felt much heavier than last week, and sure enough she had gained another pound. Was 16 something and is now 17.2! I wish Tom could just come back for the weekend to give my arms a break, but I don't think that is going to happen. Maybe she will just walk early to help me out a bit!















Next we got high centered while trying to get remotes on the opposite side of the stool. I didn't help her at all...she just kept pulling!




































This morning she was really interested in the Tylenol dropper...I tried to take it away for breakfast and got a serious protest, so it joined the meal...it ended up full of food and well we are going to use another from now on for the medicine.
Notice our "hospital flooring". Another reason I can't wait to move!














And finally...thank you Bobbie for getting the tunnel we requested! It is a total hit with Sofia and the cats! I barely got the camera in time to get these shots! As you can see she is fast!

I am so worn out!

It is 10:30. I just put Sofia to bed finally with huge fussing because she was seriously tired. Why you ask? Oh she decided today that she wants to pull to a stand...and we had to practice this ALL DAY! I am worn out as full time spotter!
She wants to climb as well...onto the couch, the coffee table, the bunny chair, oh and me! The last one is really cute though, so I give her a great big reward hug! I was lying on the floor reading to her...can't keep her still enough for her to actually look at a book anymore, but I figure that at least hearing the words is good...better than what my malfunctioning brain is dishing out during regular conversations...I think the other day I called her feet her hands and well you get the point. So back to what I was saying...She crawled over to me and tried to climb onto my back...she got side tracked by my hair and decided to try and rip it out of my head...owww! Hurt bad, but was completely funny, so I was laughing!
She also I think says "hey"...I say it a lot, and I think it is catching on....sooooo cute!
Anyway...off to bed for some much needed rest!

And Then There Were Teeth!

Finally...8 months and 1 day and Sofia's first tooth has broken through! It is the bottom right front and I am sure the left will be there soon! There is no way I can get a pic, so you will have to wait until they are obvious! I was only able to see it clearly when she was crying today cause the sweet auto shop lady was freaking her out. Who knows why.
Recently Sofia has started to sit on her knees and is attempting to pull up on things and stand. She also drools and watches it while in a push up or similar stance and then likes to touch it! EWWWW!
The cats are getting a good workout from constantly trying to get away from her, as she is very mobile and quick! Diaper changing is getting interesting. I bet soon it will be impossible!
On the other hand the cats are getting played with more...sort of indirectly. Sofia likes to play with the cat toy that is sort of like a fishing pole with streamers and bells on the end...well the cats like to, too. So they have a great time as Sofia thrashes it around...she thinks it is funny when they get the other end.
We are submitting our housing request on Monday, and I am really excited. Next week I will pack up the kitchen and then I am ready to move! I hope around the 30th or so to get the OK.
The base pool is opening next weekend, so Sofia and I will most likely go. Still not quite sure how I will get in with her, but I guess I will figure something out!

The nap.

Today I put Sofia down for a nap and she woke up as Buckwheat! I was just cracking up and had to post this immediately. Not sure if the pictures really capture it, but she reminded me of a baby orangutan.