Begins with a single step. Which means that Babykins is on her way! On Saturday, as Hubbykins and I perused the brochures at the Victoria Visitor's Center, Babykins was preparing to reach another milestone. Instead of holding her hand to help her walk around the center, I put my hand under her arm. As she motored along, seemingly without leaning on me, I removed my hand and Babykins continued on another step by herself!
Hubbykins and I clapped and cheered, thrilled to see Babykins' first step.
For the next 2 days, Babykins refused to take a step unless she was firmly holding on to a hand. Then yesterday morning, Babykins turned into a crying, clinging meltdown. I spent most of the morning carrying her around our apartment, then went to playgroup and put her down for a nap.
Babykins woke up cheerful and ready to play. An hour later, she was standing next to the TV stand eyeing up her musical toy. The next thing I knew, she had taken 3 steps and was calmly playing with her toy!!! Since then, Hubbyins and I have taped multiple sessions of Babykins walking, and our little girl is now able to walk across the room by herself.
It's both very exciting and a little sad. Babykins is growing up, and soon she'll be running off without our help. For now, though, we're still happy to lend a hand whenever she'll let us.
I love the new picture of Babykins.
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