Allie's First Friend

Last night I went into Allie's room to check on her and I found this: 

Several weeks ago I started putting this cute little doll in her crib at night and telling her, "Look who's waiting for you!  It's Dolly!"  (Yes I know... not a very creative name).  I was kind of trying to get her to form an attachment because I read that babies this age often adopt a 'comfort object' and that the object can calm them during stressful times or when Mommy is not around.  I thought that would be a good thing.  Recently I've noticed that she picks the doll up when she first wakes in the morning; and that she's always happy to hug the doll when I bring it to her.  But walking in and seeing her cuddling with it was just the cutest thing ever!  It made me realize that I wouldn't be at all disappointed if Allie turns out to be the girliest of all girly-girls.  I hope this is the start of a beautiful friendship!