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April 30, 2008
Recent Developments
It's sad to say, but Alden seems to be growing up. In addition to being generally more "with it" on a moment to moment basis (she is now better able to actually look at the person who is holding her, for example), she has acquired some new skills over the past few days.
All of a sudden this afternoon, she seemed to have learned how to grip. She grabbed Robbi's finger and would not let go.
She is doing more grasping in general: at fabric, chins, cheerful spinning Blue Devils, etc.
She's also starting to gain a bit more control over her huge wobbly head. As shown:
The progress is uneven, with lots of precarious listing from side to side, as shown:
To the left
To the right
Back
And forward
She is trying hard, it's clear. We're pleased with the sheer effort.
Another endearing quirk, which cannot be seen as a sign of progress, is her inexplicable tendency to suddenly go horribly cross-eyed.
I love it when this happens, and wonder what it means. Perhaps this picture will have to be kept in a drawer "special" moments in her life at which it might come in handy. Like when undesirable boyfriends come to the door to pick her up for dates. Or when I come in to present on "Career Day" at her elementary school. Yes, I'm going to be that kind of dad. And there's not a thing she can do about it.
Posted by bogenamp at April 30, 2008 09:28 PM