on his own two feet

Did I mention that Ben has a sudden and sincere interest in standing?
With no warning whatsoever, he woke up this morning and stood in his crib.
I'm used to listening to him jabber to himself for a while before getting him up.
This morning was less of a jabber and more of a "I'd like your attention now please" grunt.
He makes the same sound when we're in a restaurant and he wants another baby to look at him. Then he looks away.

But anyhoo - the last time I checked on him, he looked like this:


I seriously can't have enough of these photos. Ankles crossed? Be still my heart.

Then, this morning, there he was - standing proud!