One small step for baby. One giant leap for motherkind- August 23, 2011
I got to see it. I was there for the whole thing. It happened in an instant. So quick, yet so momentous. Sadly, Greyson missed it.
Charlotte took her first step.
We were in our Saturday morning Mama and Baby yoga class. We’re in the “Movers” class after a brief stint in the “Non-Movers” class. A few months ago Charlotte crawled over and got all up in the business of an innocent little 8 weeker who’s mother gave me the stink eye. The teacher suggested we move up.
Saturday, among all the crawling and toddling of the Movers class, Charlotte stood up. She’s been standing independently and cruising for awhile now, but no independent steps. It just sort of happened that everything stopped. All the mothers and the teacher turned to watch Charlotte. The tension built as she stood, bouncing her knees. Time slowed down. It went silent. She lifted her little size 1 foot and stepped.
::Cheers:: ::Applause::
I squealed and clapped for my little one. I fought back tears as I giggled at her puzzled look. She really had no idea what she had done. She plopped back down on her booty and I picked her up and kissed her.
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| My little “walker” falling, once again on her tushy. |
One of the moms said, “See if she’ll do it again!” I looked at her like she was insane and said, “What?! No way. I’m not perpetuating this. She’s only 9 1/2 months old, it’s a little early for walking. I mean, I’m proud of her and all, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves.”
I got two responses.
Some of the mothers looked at me like, “Yeah Girl, I feel you. That’s a little early. You could really be in for some long baby-chasing days.”
Other mothers looked at me like I was an evil witch who couldn’t stand to see her baby grow up so I purposly stifle her progress.
Whatever. They’re just bitter their babies aren’t as advanced as mine.
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yay charlotte!!!
Yay Charlotte! And it can happen – my first son was full-on walking by 9.5 months.
Yep… without encouragement (ok well there was lots of clapping with her first steps, but you know what I mean) our daughter was walking at 10 months. Go Charlotte!
that's talent
Whoa, that's awesome!! I agree, you don't really want an early walker because it's more work. BUT the bragging rights would be pretty awesome. 😀
Standing up, let alone walking at 9 and a half months is no mean feat!