And He Talks Too

August is definitely turning out to be an exciting month for all of us.  Alex is definitley walking a lot and everywhere and insisting to do so.  We were at Gymboree the other day and Miss Liz brought out all the balls and Alex yells out, clear as day "BALL".  It was one of those proud mummy moments as all the mums looked at me with such adoration.  He had actually said a few days before but it was so classic for him to say it a such an opportune time.  He is also now playing Pat-a-Cake with me.  It is really amazing to watch his daily (sometime hourly) progress with things.  I can't keep up with everything and worry that I am not stimulating him enough, he just is moving so fast (literally and figuratively).

I Can Walk

Alex took his first real steps today.  Up until now he has been moving a lot but lacked the confidence to do it without holding onto anything.  His crawl never got very fast so I guess he figured walking might be a better option.  He never crawled with all four on the floor either, he crawled with one foot and one knee, almost like the wounded soldier but with his stomach off the floor.  He walked about four steps from his door to me, and I got all excited but of course I didn't have the camera out or even any witnesses.  I was just telling Jay when he got home (about ten minutes later) and Alex started walking again.  He was so proud of himself.  We were all screaming and clapping.  Now I am not sure if I want him to walk.  Jay was an early walker and so were David and Jim.  I myself walked when I was one.  Big changes for Alex!!!