Isaac took four little walks today, all ranging from five to six feet in length. I can tell when he's about to try it -- he is so obvious as he tests out his footing prior to takeoff. He makes sure he's exceptionally steady on his feet before letting go of his stabilization item (usually a piece of furniture). Four in one day -- I feel like he's on the cusp of walking on a regular basis!
I wrote that note back on Thursday, October 26, and guess what? No daily walking ensued. He took a few more little steps here and there, and took one or two really impressive walks over the weekend -- one about ten feet, and another outside over uneven ground where he had to step over a hose -- but he's still not practicing insistently. (I think Rachel got it right when she diagnosed him as a processor.)
But here's my real question -- is a walking child really that much harder to supervise than a crawling child? That seems to be the common assumption, anyway -- I know people keep telling me to count my blessings that he's not walking yet! It seems like the new problems that come with walking might relate to (1) the increased height and therefore reach of a child who can stand, and (2) the speed of walking as opposed to crawling. Anything I'm overlooking? Right now I can't imagine what additional childproofing we'll have to make once he actually starts walking. He can already climb onto the couch, cruise with the minimal assistance of any solid object (be it furniture, human being, or wall), and can reach items on the dining table (the kitchen counters won't be far behind). In fact, walking seems like it might be a little easier to supervise than crawling, since when I set him down on the ground he won't be dropping to his knees in the dirt or in puddles.
Maybe I'm fooling myself, though!
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