Thursday, January 5, 2012

Walking!!!

sorry for the terrible photo...she just doesn't sit still anymore   :)
I've put off posting this for a few days. I didn't want to jinx Claire by saying it too soon. But it's official.

Claire is WALKING!

Something just clicked for her the day after Christmas, and she started walking everywhere, unprompted, while carrying things.

We rarely have to remind her to stand up and walk, it's just how she gets around now.  I did catch her sign 'stand up' to herself yesterday after she tripped one time though.  :)

This is definitely the best Christmas present I have ever received!

13 comments:

  1. YAY!!!! This is so exciting! And it's interesting that you mentioned that she does it while carrying things - that's how we got Sammi walking full-time, too. We'd hand her 2 blocks and somehow it helped her to know what to do with her hands to keep her balance or something.

    Great news!

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  2. Awesome! Unlike some kids (my daughter for one), she isn't grabbing on to things or walking like a zombie. She is just now really good at it! Like it is no big deal, she just decided it was time. Way to go Claire!!!

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  3. Whoo hoo! Go Claire go! I think it is cute how she signed "stand up" to herself when she fell. Ellie sometime signs things to herself too. Anyway, SUPER CLAIRE!!!!!!!

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  4. Claire is a Super Star!!! What an accomplishment. So cool that she signs to herself telling her what to do. Keep it up.

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  5. AHHH! Exciting!!!!

    Brooke
    www.TheAnnessaFamily.com

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  6. CONGRATS! What a BIG moment, many more to come.

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  7. Yay!!! Makes life so much easier and just in time for being a big helper to a little sister or brother! Won't take long and walking will turn to running! :)

    I love that she reminded herself to stand back up...what a smart girl!

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  8. Awesome, awesome awesome! Whooopppeee!!! It'll especially nice for you to have it mastered before #2 makes their appearance.

    Way to go, Munchkin! You rock! :)

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  9. Oh yaaaay!!!! So exciting for you all! Way to go Claire :)

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  10. Yay Claire!!!! That is so awesome! You rock, girlie!!

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  11. WTG Claire! Man, I miss you guys! I'd love to see her walking! Hope you're feeling well Melissa!

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  12. How great is this!!! So exciting; Congratulations.

    Hope your BP gets in check; take it easy Melissa.

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