Bed and Breakfast

It seems we have started to run a B&B. Here is a picture of us with our "tenants". Jen and James were here last week which overlapped with Tyson arriving late Sunday night. I haven't had a chance to blog since the computer is in the guest room. Or, more aptly, there is a bed in the computer room (when you have 7 computers this is what happens).

Paige has been pretty easy to transport around town lately when we have gone out as a team. She is really good in her stroller and will play with toys and just look around contently. We were able to take her to the zoo on Monday. She didn't look overly excited, but you could tell she was looking at the animals with slight amusement and interest.

Having so many visitors has been really great for Paige. It seems to keep her in good spirits a lot longer than when I am just alone with her all day. With all of the extra people around talking to her, Paige has begun to say "hi" and "hello". I am not convinced she understands it, and probably most people will not believe me, but if you ask anyone who has stayed here, she has definitely said "hi" a bunch of times. Jen, James, Tyson, Grandpa, Grandma, Amanda, and Greg have all heard it. She will definitely not do it all the time, and it is normally after a 5 second delay after someone else says it, but she definitely has said it a lot, and usually when someone walks into the room. The "hello" was only said in imitation.

She has also begun to wave on occasion and go from crawling to sitting. When she is cruising along she can easily get down onto her bum or all 4's without completely wiping out or crying for help. What a productive week! Also, she is sleeping through the night every night (except last night--who cares).

We will be going to a birthday party tonight--a first for Paige, so she will have to wear a party dress. It is for a little boy on our street who is turning 1. I am hoping that she will have a nap before we leave so I have put her in her crib, but usually this is futile. Lately she loves going in her crib, and can amuse herself just by holding onto the crib bars and cruising along the perimeter for up to 20 minutes. Yesterday she was able to play and then lie down for a nap all on her own. I was shocked and impressed. I am hoping for the same today.