Now Walk It Out

Zeke does not yet have dance moves mastered, but the little fella is sure walking! He has been talking little itty bitty steps for a while, standing more and more and "bear walking" or walking on all fours. (And, each time he stands, it is followed by me calling to Sprout Daddy or vice versa "Looklooklooklook!" Yup, lots of sophisticated conversation in our household.) Tonight as we were getting him ready for bed, he walked across the nursery...multiple times....on video! It was so much fun to see. He was loving it, too -- clapping, smiling, laughing.

I had been saying all along that I thought that he probably wouldn't walk until 15 months, largely because he consistently has been hitting major milestones a little later than average but within the expected window. Inwardly I was hoping it might be sooner. Lots of trouble will ensue shortly as a result, I'm sure, but I'm also hoping this might resolve some of his frustrations trying to get around, frustrations that usually result in shrieks that make me feel like my brain is melting.

So, I was off a little on the time and now have lost 20 bucks in a bet with Aaron. To help soothe this loss, Aaron did say that I was right in this regard -- I've been saying that Zeke really learns a lot every time he has prolonged contact with new people. That is, he always seems to have a new skill after a long visit with family. My sister, grandmother and nephew left today after a week of visiting us and within 12 hours, he was walking! Yay, Zeke! (And thanks to the family!)

I can't see how Day Two of walking goes tomorrow. Video evidence to be posted soon!