A learning opportunity

The ability to sit up carries with it some tremendous responsibilities for a nearly-seven-month-old child. There's the burden of maintaining balance so as not to collapse headlong onto the floor, for one. And we can't forget the task of holding up a head that is terribly large in proportion to a little infant body (imagine if your face was as tall as your calves...)

But perhaps most importantly, sitting up provides an opportunity to play with new types of toys, and when those toys are currently in the possession of another baby, Abby is learning it is imperative to be tactful when attempting to play alongside. Today, for the most part, she succeeded. We'll see how good she is at sharing once she also possesses the skill to remove a toy from its owner's grip and crawl away with it.

For more pictures from playtime, click here.