Walking (almost)

This week Jude has been getting much better on his feet and can walk up to seven steps.  He is gaining confidence and getting quicker and steadier.  Crawling is still his mode of getting somewhere quickly but he is recognizing that there might be a better way.

I will be happy to have him a little farther up off the ground.  Especially at places like playgrounds (where he has been known to put everything from pebbles, sand and cigarette butts in his mouth) and play places (where he crawls around in the gross and grime getting his hands, knees and feet as black as possible).  His little feet and toes will appreciate not having the constant wear and tear that come with crawling around on concrete surfaces.  The poor kid's toes are scarred, blistered and all torn up.  Being outside crawling around always involves blood when he's not in sneakers.  He's learned that bear crawling helps to protect his piggies a little bit but usually ends in a face plant so its not always the best option either.