Standing

Here I am standing in my new mat. This photo, taken on Feb. 28, 2009, shows me during my first week of standing. I hold onto the railing or fence so that I don't fall. What I can do is reach out and grab toys with one hand. Sometimes I let go with both hands but I have to clutch the railing again fast because otherwise I'll lose my balance. I can also move a little from side to side, taking very slow and tentative steps. I have not mastered this action yet and so my performance is minimal and rather haphazard, but all the ingredients are there for learning more, and before long I'll be going side to side with greater speed and ability. The next step is walking!