Building Up Her Confidence

Kaelyn has been showing more and more confidence when it comes to standing on her own and walking lately. As I posted a while back, she's been taking a few steps at a time for a while now. It's neat to see her venturing out and trying new things like this. Lately I've been observing her as she gets ready to step out on her own. You can actually see the little wheels turning as if she's thinking to herself..."I know I can do this...one foot at a time". It's so cute. She slowly lets go of whatever it is she's holding onto...stands there for a few seconds and then steps out. Sometimes this results in another step, while others it brings her to the floor realizing she can crawl faster. I am noticing her desire to step out more and more and I've really enjoyed watching this developmental transition.

Video taken a while back, showing Kaelyn taking a couple of steps.

She's been showing a greater interest in standing on her own as well. Lately when we have on music she'll let go of whatever she's standing next to and will begin clapping her hands together, bobbing her head, and moving her knees. It's adorable. Isn't it neat how it's natural for us to just want to move to music...even as a baby?! We love to watch her do this. She's becoming such a big girl! Last night she even stood up from the floor which was the first time that had happened. She was sitting by Scott and all of a sudden got up on her feet and pushed up to a standing position. She stood there for the longest time as she watched the Wiggles on TV...then sat back down.

It's been such a pleasure being able to stay at home with her this first year! I've enjoyed every minute and love getting to see her do new things! I can't wait to see what the next year brings.