May 10th Joseph was standing at the coffee table when he took both hands off to clap for me. He stood a few seconds before he realized what he was doing. He still doesn’t like to stand alone and only does it if he’s tricked or surprised into it.
May 15th while at the pool with Daddy Joseph crawled to where there’s a slide in the kiddy pool area and at the top he turned out and slid down backwards on hands and knees.
May 16th he crawled up and down a whole flight of stairs all by himself.
Joseph now consistently holds our hands when we pray together before meals.
May 18th I think Joseph signed potty while in his high chair. He went when I put him on, so maybe it was real. He can now get off the pot without tipping it over all by himself (though sometimes he doesn’t work).
May 20th Joseph was standing holding on to a ruler I was also holding on to. I let go and he stood for quite a few seconds while I praised him. It seemed to be the first time he knew he was standing alone. He still isn’t very interested in it though. I’m not sure why I’m so excited about him walking, but ever new skill is just so exciting!
Today I let go of his hand and he took one step forward before falling. It doesn’t count so much because it’s my encouragement and not his interest, but I just can’t help myself . . .
Thanks for the update and the new pictures. What fun it will be to see him this summer!
