Cruising

Today's other news is that Peter has decided to learn about cruising. He's been pulling himself up to a standing position (on the edge of the tub, the edge of a couch, the edge of a chair, the toilet) for a week or so, and he's now taking a few (one or two) steps sideways while holding onto the same piece of furniture. Tonight, he tried to switch from a chair to his exersaucer, which really wasn't stable enough, and he crash-landed on his bottom. Then he got right back up and started to go in the other direction. He was determined to learn how to get around on his feet tonight. We're just a step ahead of him, and finally got the baby gates installed yesterday at the foot of the stairs (about a week after he showed Ron how to climb up the first few stairs) and in the doorless doorway between the dining room and the kitchen. Thank heavens for the playroom with its two doors. We love this house.