Up, down, up, down

 Getting ready to watch Daddy drum in South St. Paul

This has been one crazy week of learning for Zach. About two months ago he learned to climb up the stairs -- now he can come down too.

He's actually been able to go DOWN the stairs for a week or so. What he's officially mastered is the turn at the top of the stairs. Now, he slowly approaches the top of the stairs and looks to me for reassurance. I tell him "Be careful. Turn around." Then he gets a big smile on his face, turns around on all fours and goes down the stairs backwards.

This new skill is actually two in one. Along with going downstairs, he can also get off furniture safely.

In other news, HE'S WALKING! It might be only short distances, and he might prefer to hold your hand, but he's doing it. It's only a matter of time before he takes off on his own.