New Tricks

On Saturday evening Carly demonstrated a new trick for her Daddy and I while we were preparing dinner.


So on Sunday her Daddy showed her a new trick of his own by installing cabinet locks.


We really have quite the little mover and cruiser now. She is more interested in pulling herself up using different furniture and walls than her toys. Occasionally she will crawl to a spot with a toy in her hand, pull up, bend down and pick up the toy, and play with the toy on the elevated surface (coffee table, love seat, sofa, etc).
She is also very interested in opening and shutting doors and cabinets. During our story time at the library we sing a song to start and end this time. During the song we sing "open, shut them..." and open our hands and then bring them together to shut them. We have also been singing this song at home and Carly will mimic the hand motions on occasion. I'm thinking there may be a correlation between the two events; however, if there isn't then I'm trying to help her develop this connection.
Luckily she is currently not interested in the items in the cabinets and closets; however, I do know it is only a matter of time.