Hello Lexington FAMILY Magazine readers!
This post is merely an exciting update to MRP and her development lately; though I find it completely titillating!! The day after Thanksgiving, MRP decided she was going to take a few steps at my sister-in-laws house and impress the family with her new skill. WOW, I was amazed. But as of yesterday, holy cow! Watch out ladies and gentlemen, we have a walker on our hands! She's a walking MACHINE! She finds it to be the very best game to walk back and forth between Mommy and Daddy, and gets SO excited and proud of herself, even if she falls on her bootie half way across the room. I'm so excited I can't even explain--I wish there was a way I could upload the video I got of her doing it the first time to this site...? (I'll look into it.)
I know many of you are sitting there saying "Oh no, it's all over now!" But really, I don't think we could've stopped her even if we wanted to. The world is now her oyster and she's ready to get out into it. Yay for MRP! The only thing that freaks me out now though, is that when she's walking, I can see her wobbling (of course right next to something that could cause severe damage to her--i.e.: bookshelf, handles to things sticking out, etc.) and my heart stops everytime she gets near something. Just call me "Helicopter Mom," because I'm hovering baby! Any suggestions to calm my nerves?
Until next time: be one with the force (gravity that is!)
Karyn Potts
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Okay - she is going to fall, she is going to hit something, she is going to sometimes get hurt, she is going to be alright! Babies do not do anything they are not ready for - so let her go and Breathe!
No advice about how to temper a hovering momma, its just one of those things we mommies do! She is going to fall and sometimes it is going to hurt, but that is how she learns and that is what life is all about. The thing to look out for is the Mommy Guilt. It is the one thing you have to keep in check. So if you figure out how to do that, write about it and let me know how to do it. Mine is almost 11 and I still have a hard time with Mommy Guilt.
Babies are just the most entertaining little creatures! Isn't it amazing how every new skill can mesmerize an entire room full of adults? Just enjoy and relax. It would be great if we could protect them from every perceived danger, but it is just not possible. Love her and let her explore the world to the extent she is able.
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