Up, up, up the stairs we go . . . .

This morning I was cleaning in the basement when I noticed that Finnegan had climbed up two of the carpeted basement stairs, so I got behind him to find out how far he could go.

Slowly he ascended the stairs, one be one without hesitation. I was amazed at his surefootedness and arm strength.

When he reached the top of the stairs and the landing he sat down and flashed me a big smile and proceeded to bang on the baby gate to get into the kitchen. I was thrilled and frightened all at the same time. It's amazing how I want to cheer him on and fear for his safety at the same time.

We will definitely videotape his Spiderman activities when Doug and I are together. I really don't want to encourage him to climb the stairs, but he was pretty impressive!