Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Liam has beaten his mother's record for early walking in our family. He walked at eight months almost exactly (Yesterday for the first time consistently) and Ruth walked at nine months. He is darling, grinning, toddling from person to person - and especially back into Mama's arms, with huge grin. He also has his first shoes and stands steadily in them. lifting the heavy shoes to walk is an effort, though he managed it today sereral times, second day with shoes. The shoes were bought just in time because it is cooling off (in the forties tomorrow night) and new walker that he is the boy wants his feet on the ground.

Andrea, I think, will wait until a more reasonable age to walk because she is VERY mobile crawling on all fours. She gets where she wants to go. Liam did a fine army crawl but skipped all fours crawling to get on his feet.

5 comments:

Mary said...

An amazing accomplishment, Victoria. Liam definitely IS an early walker!! I wish him wonderful journeys as he walks life's paths.

mary j. said...

wow! congratulations, liam. how precious to imagine him tottering around, first few steps and new shoes.

Diane T said...

Wow, Victoria! My son Brad also walked at 8 months, but had no idea, lol. He walked across the living room floor from my mother (who was visiting) to me without thinking or realizing what he had done. Mum and I were shocked. Within a few weeks he realized he could, though. Sounds like Liam already knows!

Lynne said...

Oh I love all those "firsts," Victoria! Enjoy your little slices of heaven!

Judy Roney said...

How amazing that Liam is walking! Congratulations on this accomplishment little one. You will all be on your toes now. :)