Our little experiment last weekend apparently convinced Nicholas that he is able to walk on his own. The problem is, he isn't really.
He still sometimes does his rock-climbing thing, cruising around from one object to another looking for good holds. But sometimes he just lets go and tries to walk. The problem is that he does this without warning and makes it between 2 and 6 steps before falling. And he doesn't fall onto his butt or hands like a normal child. Oh no, that would require bending, which he has never been so good at. Instead he just goes splat.
But he is getting close! We went to get him at daycare today and he turned when he saw us, let go of the things he was holding onto, and walked the few steps to me very steadily. And he is so excited by this development. He just wants to walk! According to his daycare teacher, he spent most of the day on his feet, cruising, playing while holding onto toys you can stand at, walking to people--he didn't want to sit down.
Our peace has already been somewhat shattered because I suddenly feel like I can't leave him alone standing and playing because I don't trust him not to let go anymore. And I have this sneaking suspicion that when he gets a little steadier he will quickly go from insisting on holding our hands constantly to refusing to let us hold his hands. This should make going places outside interesting. Yikes!
And, no, sorry, but no video. I thought I had turned the camera on while he was playing this evening and walking the 4 or 5 steps to and from the toy he wanted on the couch, but apparently I didn't hit the button hard enough. Believe me, I am at least as disappointed as you are.
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