On Wednesday (8/12) afternoon Reese took her first independent steps. We were playing with her carton of eggs in the hallway and she repeatedly grabbed for an egg, stood up, and handed the egg to me. After a few eggs, I simply moved back from where she was standing. With an egg held in both hands, she walked toward me for about five steps until she reached where I was sitting. I was thrilled! I called Kevin to tell him the news. All subsequent attempts to get her to walk unaided have been a bust, however. It shows she's capable, I just don't think she has the confidence yet. We'll keep an eye on it.
Also, Reese has become more cuddly this week--at least with Mommy. Before her naps, she'll lay her head on my shoulder and let me rock her for a few minutes before she lays down. It can be a nice break from her independent streak. It just seems like she functions in one extreme or another: she either wants nothing to do with me, or she's glued to me and doesn't want to be put down.
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