Steppin'

Today, Nic finally asked the doctor whether there's anything unusual about an 18 month old that hasn't started walking yet.

"Is she cruising?"

She sure has been. All the time, and all over the place. Funny thing, too, she's also been going to standing without having to pull herself up. But she wasn't trying to walk.

"Yes."

"When you hold her hand, does she take steps?"

"Yes."

"Then, Mrs. Davis, you have a very cautious 18 month old. Enjoy that!"

That was this afternoon. This evening, something caught our attention, and Nicole and I both got to watch as she toddled forward four paces.

We jumped up and down and screamed and made a huge fuss. Random
responded by standing up and clapping her hands above her head just like us.

And so, the toddler stage has begun. At least a little of me is sad to say "Bye-bye, baby Pabu," but I'm so happy and proud that she made this milestone. She's so beautiful!