Step by Step - Carson Style

Carson has been cruising like a champ, but hasn't quite gotten the confidence to step off on his own. Stephen and I have been practicing with him by holding his hands or having him walk short distances between him and me. We'd gotten maybe one or two solid steps and then Carson would lunge towards us. So, not really there yet. Until now!

Yesterday we set him up with the alligator walker Omi bought him for his birthday (thanks Omi!). He had no problems. Just hopped right up and rolled across the room. So cute.

With that under his belt, Stephen and I tried a longer distance walk between us to see what he'd do.

6 STEPS!! Yay Carson! He's got the strength. Just needs a bit more coordination with his balance. After that, I think he'll be off running. Time will tell!

ps. If you noticed his face, he's had a rough couple of days (literally). Miles jabbed him with an airplane and popped his eyebrow open. Then, Carson face-planted on the floor and his tooth went through his top lip. AND THEN, he fell (or was given a slight push....) out of the sand box. He hit his lower lip near his chin and his teeth went through his bottom lip. So we've got an open eyebrow, 2 open lips and a scrape on his chin. Poor babe :(