It became official on Sunday, August 5th, when she took 3 or 4 steps 4 or 5 times while Skyping with Uncle Mike and then again later in the day while Skyping with CeeCee and PopPop. We now have the computer hooked up to the TV so we Skype on the big screen. Seeing herself on the screen along with a cheering audience helped her stay on her feet.
The next day, she was walking all over the place. Her longest distance was from the stove to the TV in the family room. In the following weeks, she would revert to the knee walk often, but would also walk on her feet. It was probably about 50/50 knee/feet for a couple of weeks, and by the end of August, she was on her feet the majority of the time. As of today, she will still scoot around on her knees once in a while out of habit, but when reminded to get to her feet, she does!
That first week, on Tuesday evening, we spent some time out on the deck and Emily had a chance to show off her new skill!
Look Mom! No hands!
This is SO exciting!
A couple of weeks later, Dad took Emily and Addison to the playground and got some great videos of our little walker on wood chips!
This is soooo cute!! Mine just started walking this week too!! Though I don't think they are doing as well as your girls. It's a super fun change!!
ReplyDeleteYay Emily! Such a big girl!
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