Rollie Pollie Ollie

Well the long awaited day has finally come. About two weeks ago Ben finally rolled from his back to his front. Now there is no stopping him. I was starting to worry a bit when 6 months came and went and he was still just laying there on his back. But now I don't worry anymore. I am hopeful that someday he might actually crawl. Now when you lay him down on the floor he just rolls and rolls all over the place. Across the room, down the hall, until he gets wedged in a position that he can't get out of. (Yesterday it was between the clavinova and this big potted plant we have; he was even trying to pull the leaves off the plant). The kids think this new development is great fun. Lizzy is particularly fond of "helping" Ben roll over. Today we were eating lunch and Ben was on the floor. He started in the living room where we could see him, but then started down the hall. We couldn't keep the kids at the table because they all had to check on his progress. "Now he is by the kitchen," or "He's almost to the bathroom". I must admit that I am quite pleased myself. I don't feel like he needs to be held all the time now. He enjoys rolling around and is happy, which frees me up to do a few things (like make a million phone calls). It couldn't have come at a better time!