Cruisin' for a Bruisin'

Charlie has reached an exciting (and painful) new phase of babyhood. He motors over and pulls up to any surface above his head and cruises from one available piece of furniture to the next. The problem is that his journeys inevitably end in a fall that usually involves a loud smack, a pause, and a cry. His little bald head is sporting quite a few bruises from his spills, but he still insists on being vertical constantly. He's not a big fan of crawling. As soon as we put him down on the floor, he scans the room for something to get him upright and crusing. Once and a while he'll let go with both hands and stand alone for a few seconds, but he has yet to take a step...