things will never be the same again

Above: Nolan showing us how he feels about climbing

Below: Nolan Explores the Stairs


Big. Trouble.

Although I am delighted that Nolan is doing the stuff babies around his age (and sometimes earlier- but he WAS a month early himself) should do, this is the end of an era.
The "put him down and he will entertain himself IN THAT SPOT for a while" era. Started- age 0, finished - 10 1/2 - 11 months. A good time, I have to say while looking back from my vantage point a week later.
Now, he crawls with his R leg (knee down) but walks with his L leg (foot down) - a surprisingly efficient crab walk (but looks a bit schizoid), and pulls up on EVERYTHING whether stable ot not. He is pretty excited about the stairs- we'll be getting that gate installed now I guess!!! And will be getting out the babyproofing items, and putting away anything remotely valuable (sentimentally or monetarily)....

LET THE GAMES BEGIN!