Maggie is a master crawler now! Here’s a live shot of her crawling to the camera. I was silly and took it longwise, and I have no idea how to flip it around. So you get to tilt your head or imagine she’s crawling on the wall.
As anticipated, being independent has meant that there are periods of up to 20 minutes where she doesn’t need any direct interaction. She still likes to know someone is in the vicinity, but she’ll play on the floor while I fold clothes or something. For instance, while I type this she’s on the floor tossing a toy just out of her reach and then working to get to it. We’re in the process of baby-proofing rooms. The kitchen will be the hardest; dog dishes are sooooo interesting.
We’re working on the sleeping thing. She’s no longer actively teething (only that one left incisor nubby), but is now in the habit of waking up in the middle of the night anyway. Why is it that breaking habits is so much harder and less fun than forming them? Well, like I said, we’re working on it. Last night she only got up twice, so we’re on our way I think.
Magrilless 
Too adorable! I love that she vocalizes during the effort and is quiet when resting or planning her next move.
Scarbejax
It is just so amazing that only 8 months ago she was totally helpless. Couldn't even turn herself over, couldn't hold a bottle, just had to hope that you'd know what she wanted when she cried. And now she's a perfect little person, able to get around, put food into her own mouth, and let you know that she's mobile and on the prowl. Love the video!
Aunt Charlotte