First Steps!

It is official. Jace took his first several tentative steps today. The first time was this morning, he was watching a commercial on the Disney channel so he didn't realize that he was standing on his own for several seconds. When he turned his attention back to me (I was sitting beside him on the floor) he took three little steps to reach me. I was super excited and called Joel to tell him about it.

This afternoon he spent lots of time pushing that Pampers box around the house. He is really good at using it as his walker. It is an empty box now so he has to be a lot more balanced and controlled to push it without tipping it over. Also, his steering skills have improved. He moves around furniture and in and out of the living room and kitchen. The only obstacle he consistently runs into is me. He loves the hit and run game. He gets up to full speed pushing the box, runs into me (or Joel - he started this game), the victim (Joel or Me) falls over dramatically as Jace continues on his way (laughing hysterically). It is a fun game. I have my doubts about the ethics of it but it is great fun.

When Joel got home this evening Jace did some more stepping! He walked between us a few times. Five steps in a row was his best.

Jace is walking.

Joel is home for the weekend.

Things here are good.

This is what happens when Mom is trying to feed you green beans and you are throwing a fit. Jace smacked his face down into the spoon full of food. It is not boogers. He seemed better today in that department.