Fall in the Mound

Fall is here according to the calendar and it actually feels just like fall here in the Mound. We are enjoying the time to play outside with no fear of triple digit temps.

Today G and I ventured out to the park after lunch. That's right people, I said after lunch, not 7:30 in the morning. Since G is walking we aren't limited to just the swings and a few trips down the slide with mom or dad anymore. Although, he does still enjoy a good swing.



He actually goes down the slide by himself. What a big boy!



It seems G, along with every child, has the innate desire to slide down then immediately climb back up.



He wasn't a huge fan of walking on the uneven mulch. After a few steps he kept saying up.



The only bad thing about an afternoon at the park -Unfortunate Slide Static



The shadow of his hair cracks me up! Love this sweet boy and his crazy baby hair!

From Stepping

to WALKING!
Yup! It's true. My baby walks! G, yes, our sweet G, he walks almost everywhere he goes. See...





Told Ya! Took him 13 1/2 months, but he figured it out. He's pretty darn good at it too. He can even stop to pick up a toy, walk and drink at the same time, and can change directions on a dime.





He can also get into things. Although, this is nothing new.



I figured if he was going to play with them he ought to know how to use them.



He might also need a hair cut, but that is still up for debate.

Step One

The milestone is here. Our sweet G is walking or stepping as I am calling it for now. Although it won't be this way for long. Yesterday, while the coffee table was pushed back he discovered that he could take a couple of steps in between the couch and table. Today, that is his favorite thing to do! In just one day he can consistently take 4 to 6 steps upright and balanced. I am sure he will have all of the kinks worked out in no time.

Walking from Callie Newton on Vimeo.

I just finished crying about having a one year old... not so sure I am ready for a walker. Ready or not, right?