Tuesday 6 August 2013

Just One More Step

So of all the firsts that little ones do, for me, I think learning to walk unaided has got to be one of the most exciting. I like my kids to be on the move.

Now Elise, Freya and Gracie all did things at the exact same time, learning to roll 4 months, learning to crawl 7 months, learning to stand up and cruise 8 months and they were all walking unaided by the age of 10 months.

My little monkey Layla wants to be different, you know she wants to stand out from the crowd!! She rolled at 4 months and that's when she decided to switch it up. She didn't start crawling until she was 9 months old, she had been teasing us on and off since she turned 7 months old, rocking on all fours, cheeky.

However as soon as she learnt to crawl there seemed to be no stopping her, she immediately started pulling herself up and walking around the furniture, I was sure she would be walking soon but of course she had to prove mummy wrong.

One week before her first birthday, we were on our holiday in Ibiza when she did it, she took her first step, we managed to coax her into taking three whole baby steps and that was it.

Since we've come back she hasn't done it again, as you can see from the picture below, she just stands there teasing me, look mum no hands!!!


Although she has added a new trick to her repertoire, the bounce.



When did your children learn to walk?? Which of their first had you most excited??

xxxx


Ethans Escapades

26 comments:

  1. bless her. I remember 6yo walking just after her first birthday. I almost missed it, but thankfully didn't

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  2. That was SO sweet! I love the learning to walk bit. She probably does it when your not looking :P X

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    1. haha she probably does, sneaky little thing :)

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  3. Awww so sweet!!
    I only have a 4 month old, so we haven't had a lot of firsts yet - but giving kisses is my favourite one so far! :)

    Hayley
    Sparkles & Stretchmarks
    xxx

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    1. Kisses and cuddles are most definitely favourites of mine x

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  4. Aww bless her!!
    My eldest started walking just before her first birthday and my youngest at 13 months....Such special moments :)

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    1. They really are special, I hope I don't miss any of them x

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  5. Ah, she is gorgeous. My girl is 11mo and only just crawling but has gone to pulling herself up and trying to stand instantly. They all do everything in their own time.

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    1. It's surprising how quickly they do these things x

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  6. It's truly a memorable moment when they walk! Our boy made us wait past his first birthday for the first step...he was too happy scooting around! #MagicMoments

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    1. I'm just inpatient for these things lol. Layla is happy crawling around, she is very speedy lol x

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  7. awww, so special, I really miss those firsts now that mine have moved on to 'first swear word', 'first escape in a Supermarket', 'first time unbelting themselves while we're on the motorway'... :D

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    1. Lol yes I can't say I'm looking forward to those firsts as much!!

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  8. That is so cute! Mine were all late starters - my eldest walked at 15 months, the younger two at 14 months. My boys crawled at 10 months, so when my daughter crawled at 7 months I assumed she'd walk earlier, but she didn't!

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    1. they just like to keep us guessing don't they!

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  9. its such a lovely age isnt it, i feel its the last major baby stage passed

    thanks for linking up with #MagicMoments xx

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    1. it does feel like that, it's when they start growing into toddlers :(

      Thanks again for hosting!! x

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  10. Oh bless her. My Monkey takes his time with everything, he was 17 months before he started walking. It was really tough and frustrating for his as his friends were all walking by 12 months, and he missed out on so much fun. #SSAA

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    1. Bless him. He achieved it in the end though and must have been so special when he did!! x

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  11. awww how cute! My toddler didn't walk till 17 months!!! she's doing well! I love her little bounce x

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    1. Obviously wanted to keep you waiting just that little bit longer!! :) she bounces like she's tigger lol x

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  12. I cannot wait for Joss to take her first steps, my little monkey has been teasing us for months now! Well done layla!

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    1. LOL things is when they start doing it we then want them to stay still lol, thanks for commenting x

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  13. She is such a cutie, I love the bounce. I haven't blogged about Ethan's first steps yet. Its on my massive list of things to do.

    Thanks for linking up with Small Steps Amazing Achievements :0)
    x

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    1. Thanks for commenting :) lists are never ending aren't they!!!

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