And here we are.
You started trying to walk a few weeks ago. You would start and fall. Start and fall. Start, two steps, and fall. Then three, then four, then it got to eleven and Dad and I had to just stop counting. You officially started walking from point A to point B without falling while we were home for the holiday in Memphis. I kept telling everyone “I swear she will be walking by the time we leave here.” And rest assured you may have crawled just a few more times since we have been home, but as of today I can honestly say I can’t remember when the last time you crawled was. You don’t need anything for leverage which amazes me. You have amazing balance and you even try to get somewhere quick! I’m sure those few face plants made you learn a lesson or two. You’re new at this, so take it easy little bug. (Not sure where I came up with this nickname but I can’t stop.)
I was (secretly) hoping you would learn to walk sooner rather than later considering I hate cleaning floors. Crawling just collects so much dirt and grime. With two dogs, it is not fun having a crawling baby all over the floors. Now that you primarily walk, I don’t have to worry as much. But I’ll still make sure it’s livable.
Not only are you walking before age one, you have started saying your first words. While in Memphis you said ‘Cat’ for the very first time. I honestly consider this your first ‘real’ word. After this, you went on to say ‘light’, ‘dog’, and ‘HeyHey’. Since we’ve been home from vacation, you haven’t said ‘cat’ like that again, but I know its in there somewhere. I love watching you try and say words. It makes me so proud.
One of your most FAVORITE things in the world right now are balloons. If only that word wasn’t so hard to say, you would be saying it all of the time. I brought home a big bundle of balloons from work one day. (the weird kind that stay afloat for ages.) Ever since, you have been obsessed with them. So we just keep them around. It’s cute when we say the word ‘balloon’ you look straight up to the ceiling. Even if there isn’t one there. We all get a kick out of it. You are so silly!
I am so proud of you, Alice. I never knew before how smart babies really were until I had you. And you are one of the smartest I know. I enjoy watching you learn and teach yourself new things. I’m amazed by you every single day.
I love you.
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