Rolls and all – March 9, 2011
She did it! She rolled over! She’s been trying for awhile now, but couldn’t quite make it over that pesky shoulder. Charlotte did the tummy-to-back-falling-over-roll weeks ago, but this was the real deal back-to-tummy.
I envisioned this day. Greyson and I on a warm spring day in the park. The sun shines down on Charlotte giggling on a vintage quilt when she rolls over. We film and applaud. The angels break out in song over this infant milestone.
Yeah, that’s not what happened. Sadly, we missed her first moments of mobility. I’m not sure who these mothers are who have the camera at-the-ready and constantly document every first, but I need lessons from them. Last night I laid her on her play mat in the living room and told Greyson I was going to take a shower. He was nearby in the kitchen and said he’d be in there in a minute. I stripped down and waited for the water to heat up. I may or may not have been picking a zit in the mirror when I heard a surprised and slightly panicked voice shout “Amy!”
I ran out to the living room. Greyson’s eyes were wide as he asked, “Did you put her down on her tummy?!” “What?! No,” I said. He pointed down to her, and there she was, on her little milk filled belly, looking very surprised.
I jumped up and down, squealing and laughing. I clapped with pride. I scooped up my little roller and kissed her, congratulating her on her big achievement. Greyson looks out the back door at Ginger. “She’s pooping, let me get a bag to pick it up.” He plays the responsible neighbor and cleans the dog’s deposit from the back yard.
He did leave the door open while doing this. Remember I said I had “stripped down”? Yep, there I was, naked as the day I was born, with the back door open, singing to my baby as Greyson picked up dog crap.
And that’s the story of Charlotte rolling over. Can’t wait to put that one in the baby book.
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HA! I hope you got to see it since then!
OMG. I love it. Hey-if you get those lessons on how to get everything on film, etc. be sure to let me know! I'm glad she's doing well!
Haha! What a great story! Might not be the park scene you pictured but I think it's great. Great job Charlotte!