Look at that face–Naomi is so pleased with herself! Last week she could stand up, let go, and take two shuffles before plopping down on her bum. Monday she got four steps in a row. Wednesday the tally was 7. This morning she’s been walking across the living room. With the aid of the Tonka Truck, she can go the whole length of the driveway. As a kid, I spent many happy afternoons zipping around Mommom and Poppop’s house with the vintage green Tonka truck packed with Fisher Price passengers.

“Cool little disks fit into the slots, I can do that too!” The strategy of Connect Four still eludes even Milo, but nevertheless Naomi confidently joined in the game. The great thing was that she couldn’t actually make it into the slot, so Jeremiah and Milo could carry on playing while Naomi happily joined in her own way.