So, my girl has been a bit of a late bloomer when it comes to things like sitting up on her own, getting her stinkin' teeth, and walking. And she still drinks out of a bottle, no matter how many times I offer the sippy cup. She is a stubborn little angel - I don't know where she gets it from, honestly!
So, I have trained myself not to try to push her to do something before she is ready. Even though most kids are walking by their first birthday party... that's okay. Reese, you just keep on crawling, honey. Mommy feels no pressure at all. =) But seriously, I hae really been okay with realizing that some kids just take a little longer to do things, and that's fine! FINALLY, at her birthday party on Saturday night, she took two steps towards me!! I don't think she meant to do it because we all started freaking out and she would NOT do it again. Daddy missed it, so that was kind of a bummer.
But LAST NIGHT, folks, she literally took four big steps to me!! Daddy saw these and as she let go of the couch and started her wobbly way, we were both sitting, breath suspended, until she landed in my arms. It was total silence while she came over, and then we broke out into huge laughs and I even cried! She was soo cute doing it, and while we were clapping for her she had this huge smile on her face, and she of course had to start clapping for herself as well. It was so precious. But doesn't she know? Angels don't walk, they fly!!! =) (hehe)
Onto Mommy's walking and running progress... I am running my second 5K tomorrow!! Me and an old friend from high school, also named Lindsay, are doing the Heart Walk sponsored by Jay's Boot Camp, and then we are driving across town to run the Martin Luther King 5K. It was supposed to be held in January but was rescheduled due to inclement weather. I'm really excited. I'm also thinking of joining the Lake Grapevine Runners and Walkers club. hahaha... Who would have ever thought I would want to do something like that!?!?! Not me, that's for sure. But the good thing is that they run on Wednesday and FRiday mornings, which are my boot camp off=days. So that means I would get a definite workout in every day of the week but Sunday. And they do have a running group on Sunday as well... so even that is an option!! Of course they generally run an average of 8 miles... I may fall short. Hopefully someone else will be able to turn around at the 2 mile mark!!
Now if I could only get my diet in gear.... Don't be fooled by my links to healthy eating websites. They are just for show. =)
Fo' sho'
2 comments:
Go Reese! Caleb didnt start walking until a month and a half after his first birthday. I agree its no big deal. She will do things when she is ready. He didnt start using a sippy cup either for a while. I wasnt ready for him to grow up too fast anyways so it worked out great for the 2 of us!
Someday soon I will do a boot camp. ;)
I just came across your blog from Runaround Sue's. I have a daughter, my first, born the same day as yours. How fun!
My little one is even less motivated than yours. She much prefers momma to hold her and carry her than the ardious task of walking. She actually just stood on her own 2 1/2 weeks ago. She is moving from one piece of furniture to another now and is able to walk across the room while pushing one of those toys. Isn't that crazy? She won't do anything until she's one and then she does it all at once. What a goof!
Anyway, enjoy the newfound freedom!
Take care,
Amy
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