Ally has a Leapfrog learning drum at daycare that she likes to play with. When she slaps the top of it, it counts and plays music. So last night, she was slapping my stomach over and over, but she just couldn't get any music to play. I think she enjoyed herself anyway.

My wonderful mother offered to babysit last night so that I could have a night off for my birthday. Rob picked Ally up from daycare. I came home and fed her and played for about 1/2 hour, got a nice long shower and we went out to eat. I came home feeling sooo rested. That was about the best birthday present I could have gotten. And I only called home to check in once.

If you put her feet the right distance apart on the floor and stand her up, she will stand for 2-3 seconds at a time. She doesn't know what to make of it, though. Once she loses her balance, she tries to stand up again, but the second time, she's excited, and can't hold still, so she just plops to the floor again. we're having loads of fun. Hope to see everyone sometime soon