It helps tremendously when there are other kids or toys available for dd during our routine house visiting. Putting myself in her shoes, I would be bored to tears too if otherwise. Our last 'stop' for the day was Sylvia's house, where dd was kept entertained by a pile of toys and some kids her age.

DD with another little girl 3 months older than her. I was really really surprised to see that dd was quite abit taller than her as I have kinda gotten used to dd always being the most petite with others her age.