Fighting Sleep

You know, Elliana has started pulling up. She pulls up everytime she's in bed, even at naptime. So, here's Elliana at naptime. The top picture is her crying.

The bottom picture is her falling asleep in between cries, while continuing to stand.

I've read that you teach children how to lay down so they will, and go to sleep. Well, I tried. The child was stiff and wouldn't allow it. So I went in and laid her down 3 times. After 1 hour of her standing and screaming, I picked her up and she was asleep on my shoulder within a couple of minutes. As soon as you think you got this parenting stuff down, they learn something new and, well, I feel like I'm trying to figure it all out again.

Pulling up

We had to lower Elliana's bed to the lowest position the other day. I put her down for a nap and the next thing I knew she was sitting up in bed. Then she was on her knees and then she was standing at the side, leaning over the rail!! I didn't even know she could pull up! When she'd see me peeking at her, she'd just smile.

I Can Feed Myself

Okay, so she doesn't do it all by herself. I put the noodle on the fork and she put it in her mouth. I was so happy to capture it with the camera.