Another milestone accomplished

So the much awaited time has finally come. Coleman is a walker...sort of. It is wobbly and only lasts a few steps before he falls or gives up for the easier route of crawling BUT he is trying repeatedly on his own.  I find him cruising down the hall way using the wall for support or anything that will be pushed along with him.  He as been seen taking up to 7 steps but most often it is 2 or 3.  I actually started writing this post a week ago, but wanted to capture the elusive walker on camera....didn't work so here is the best shot I got.

this is the "I'm going to walk" stance

Some parent dread this development. I hear things like, "just wait, you'll wish they hadn't started." or "He is going to get into everything."   Which the later doesn't even make sense...going from being on all fours to two doesn't really seem to effect his ability to get into stuff....he is already into everything.  By the way, he is also trying to climb everything too.

I see it as partial freedom. A child that can walk along with me, knees that aren't scraped by the rough concrete or wood chips. And possibly..I repeat, possibly less non food items entering his mouth.  I know he is still going to put things in his mouth but when you are crawling around on your hands and knees you are bound to find every last piece of dirt or sand or whatever to put into your mouth. But while standing you would think you would be less distracted by the things on the ground.  Another plus...he will wear himself out easier!

here is the preview of what he will look like in college...no clothes and bottoms up for a good drink.

Yes, it makes me a little sad that he is growing up so fast but I really enjoy the toddler stage. They are becoming little people with huge personalities and their own set of likes and dislikes.