Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

I can't decide if changes in Bekila are happening more quickly or less quickly than I anticipated... Either way, they're happening! His first two teeth came in about 4 weeks ago. They're finally big enough to see without pulling his lip down. The arrival of his teeth was fairly uneventful. It sort of felt like they just poked through one day; no excessive drooling, crying or chewing. We'll see if the others come in that way...

Here he is showing off his two chompers and new summer hat.

The other big change is his desire to walk. Since we got home he has pulled himself up on furniture, walls, and toys. A couple of weeks ago, he became very nimble walking behind his toy car; able to steer it in any direction he wanted to go, including backing up. Then, last week he started letting go and putting his arms on top of his head, seeming to say, "Look Ma, no hands!"

Last night he took is first steps... He walked to his grandma... It was so cute. My heart overflowed with excitement. He arrived on my mom's lap and then clapped for himself with a large grin on his face. So proud of himself, as were we of him. Dave, my mom and I were all there to witness the first steps and made sure the little man knew just how proud of and excited for him we were.

The arrival of the first steps, was not as pain free as the arrival of his first teeth. For the past week he hasn't slept for longer than a 2 hour stretch, most commonly waking up every one and half hours; He struggled going down for naps and was slightly more fussy than usual. Last night after practicing his new skills for about an hour he went to bed and slept well. This morning he went down for a nap with no struggle. It's as if he's content again. His brain has settled down now that he has figured this walking thing out. I can't wait to see how he progresses over the next couple of weeks.

Practicing his skills.

I don't know the exact date his first teeth appeared, but I do know his first steps were on March 15, 2010... Just shortly after his first birthday. I'm excited to see what new changes the months to come bring, but I'm cherishing each and every day in hopes the time doesn't fly by too quickly.