Our Toddler Has Emerged

Momma and I had previously reached an understanding that I would become a toddler at 15 months. It was a fairly easy negotiation - she didn't want me to grow up just as much as I didn't want to get another black eye from the tiled kitchen floor. We agreed that 15 months was perfect - still within the normal range for child development and just in time for summer. Hands and bare knees on hot, gravel-covered concrete do not mix well. So, after many months of observation and very careful practice, I have officially become a walker - 2 days before my 15 month birthday! There's no going back now. Walking is my new favorite thing to do.

Momma suspects that the true motivation for my decision to walk came from watching my uncle run for 3 hours and 22 minutes straight yesterday. Now that's dedication. He completed the Madison Marathon and looked great doing it!