Once again, it has been a long time since I wrote anything here. I just walked by Abby's room and Marti had just put her down for a nap not long ago. She was on her back with a leg bent up and wiggling just a little bit as she falls alseep. I just think it's amazing!

Not long ago we couldn't even put her in the crib at night unless she was already asleep. Now we're putting her down when she's wide awake and hoping for a nap.

It's working!

She must be more comfortable and secure now. I'm guessing she's figuring out that we're still here and it's OK to fall alseep because the moment she wakes, we'll be there ready with her next meal. Well, almost instantly, but that, too, is an achievement!

She's getting to the point where she wakes up complaining with little grunty noises, but not wailing like somebody ripped her leg off. She knows it's coming and usually is quite patient about it as long as we are changing her or moving in the direction of the kitchen.

Dear God! She knows what the kitchen is already!!! I just realized that!

Today she was almost hugging her little bunny toy as she was sitting in her swing! It was adorable! I should have taken a picture, but I was too busy enjoying the moment myself.

She's been holding on to things a little more and grabbing smaller toys when we place them on her chest. She pulls the blanket up to her mouth and licks it when she's in her car carrier. Same with the little soft bunny toy. She's definitely exploring with her mouth now.

And so our days go. Little milestones abound.