Sitting: Deconstructed

Ella is learning how to sit. She can go up to about a minute, but averages closer to about 20 seconds. Here is a snapshot sample of the progression:

Starting strong






Starting to sway - adds hands for support



Recovering her balance but losing control of her drool (gross, I know, but cut her some slack - there is a lot to concentrate on...)




Leaning tower of Ella



"Mom, I hope you got your picture because my arms are not going to last much longer..."



Ella is not a graceful faller



But she regains composure quickly



and strikes a pose



She is a pro at sitting if she has even a little support-