Today was one of those long awaited/long dreaded days. Caleb is starting to walk! We were playing outside this afternoon and he held onto my finger and started walking. We cruised all around the yard, and I was so excited that we rode the 4-wheeler over to the farm to make sure Daddy saw it too. Before he went to bed tonight he was walking across the kitchen all by himself!
I've been waiting and wondering when this day would come. It seemed like every other child I saw that was Caleb's age or younger was already walking. Of course, you worry when your child isn't doing what others are doing, but I knew in the back of my head that he would start walking someday soon! It's so cute to see him try and find his balance; walking with his arms out straight and taking funny, little steps. I think he's quite proud of himself too. He has a proud smile on his face while he's taking those steps. Of course, I do expect him to continue crawling for awhile- I mean, how else can he push his trucks and tractors around at lightening speed?
I took some pictures of him out in the yard today, and after looking at them on my computer, I realized my baby isn't really a baby anymore. And walking is one of those big milestones that signifies toddlerhood. It's bittersweet, but fun to see him changing so much. I'm so glad I'm able to stay home with Caleb and see these exciting moments in his life!
"Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs...since the payment is pure love."
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