Dear Georgia:
You took a really long nap the other day and when your daddy went in to get you he found you like this:


YOU WERE STANDING UP! You have pulled yourself up against tables, chairs, stairs and toys, but for some reason those times weren't near as cute as the first time we found you standing up in your crib.

We were so excited that we plopped you down on your bottom in hopes that you would perform your new trick for us. We weren't disappointed. You moved in virtual slow motion as if you were explaining the process to us slowly so we could comprehend the mechanics of your feat.



After showing off you stood in your crib smiling, laughing and squealing in delight. It was a great moment!



Since day care was closed for the holiday, we were in charge of entertaining you for six days in a row. I don't think we could have dreamed of a better holiday. You were such a delight, showing off new tricks and skills. You've been a very independent baby up to this point, and we've been very thankful for your confidence and determination. But lately you've really become affectionate, giving hugs and kisses. Our hearts melt when you speed crawl toward us, wrap your arms around us and pat us on the backs. Your open-mouthed kisses are quite slobbery, but we're not complaining. We love them!

You seem to be comprehending some of the things we say these days. When we say "kisses" you lean over and give us mooches. We're working on "gimme five" now, and you've forgotten "bye, bye." You also know "come here," your name, daddy, mommy and puppies.

We're continually impressed.

Love,
Mama