The day before we left for Carlsbad, Kris noted to me that Zoe was not fully able to keep herself completely steady while sitting up. She could sit up but only between our legs and would fall any direction except forward if not closely supported. Kris was upset because she was hoping that – by this time – Zoe would be able to, allowing us to sit her in the sand to play and what not.

The night we arrived in Carlsbad (1:00 AM) Zoe was already awake and wanted to stay that way for an hour or so. I went right to sleep but Grandmas Bud and Shirley, along with Kris stayed up with her. It was during this magical hour that Zoe finally got her balance and was able to keep herself seated on her own. Naturally, I was a bit upset to hear the news in the morning and was anxious to see.

When I did see this feat of amazement, I had what Kris calls �??another Daddy moment�?� when I was overcome with both joy and sadness to see this development in my little girl. It screws me up emotionally for a few minutes, this struggle between the happiness of watching my baby develop and the pain of how it�??s coming so fast.

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