First Steps!!

One week ago Mckinley had a HUGE milestone, she took her first steps! As with most new parents, Kevin and I are typically over-anxious for Mckinely to do new things (or tricks as I lovingly call them!). We attempt to be patient, but I have found myself at many times questioning if she is ever going to do the next big thing (i.e. sit up, crawl, feed  herself, etc.). I honestly so many times have flat out said "She is never going to do it!". However, to my frequent surprise, she always does! :) Her first steps did not come as big of a surprise though. Maybe it is because she has proven me wrong so many times before, or maybe it is because I have grown to think she is Super Baby, capable of all tasks.

Kinley has been able to stand on her own for quite a while now, but only for 10 seconds or so. Just long enough for her to scan the room for an item of desire and then fall to the ground to crawl and retrieve it. For the last couple of weeks Kevin and I would prop her in a stand and ask her to walk to us...not really expecting much though. Then last Tuesday however, she gave in to our requests and took two steps. What? Where did that come from? I mean, as I said, I knew she had it in her, but I just didn't expect it that evening. Probably because I'm not really ready for her to grow up, as noted here. But ready or not, she has begun to walk. Next she will be running away from me...her sappy mom, teary-eyed, begging her to stay a little girl.

I can however see a new beauty in her as she stands tall, proud of her accomplishment. She is wobbly and still only takes a few steps, but it is an amazing few steps to watch. Every day she is more and more becoming a little lady...I guess I can force myself to see the excitement in that though!