Friday, June 27, 2008

a spring in our step

who knows what makes them do it. maybe it was from feeling left out all week. cousins and a brother running around, not being able to join them. maybe it was watching her cousin once removed (or auntie as we've been calling her), who is 6 months pregnant do jumping jacks in approval. whatever it was i really don't care. what matters is that alaythia decided to walk today! at about 6:20 pm.

we bought 'magic' shoes, we coaxed, bribed...nothing would work. but she just decided to do it tonight and it was all over. she walked the length of the house, outside...with the largest grin all over her face.

i feel lighter. i keep sighing. i feel like a new woman...and so does she.

i was so freaked out excited that i didn't even think to take pictures. but thankfully we're in a house full of family, and someone picked up their still camera, that takes videos, and shot some. so, here are her first steps....


6 comments:

Unknown said...

aaawwwww, SO fun!!! I love that you're laughing is in the background too!!! Yay for her!!!

Lisa Wheeler Milton said...

Oh, little cutie. Here's to the first of many happy steps...

julie martin said...

how exciting! her you go,nat! can't wait to have her toddle around our house next week!

itsmepollyb said...

She's clearly been holding out on you... she walks as if she's been doing it for weeks! So proud of herself too. Can't wait to see you all!

Anonymous said...

This is adorable. How fun! She looks like a pro from the start!

Jessica Fletcher-Fierro said...

I love that you are laughing and there are tons of people cheering. How great for her to have that video when she's older! Thanks for posting it!