Kyle is 18 1/2 months old and I was starting to think he would never walk! It would appear that he seems more content to get up on his hands and knees and crawl around then stand on his own two feet and walk. And it's not a lack of trying to encourage him to walk either. He has a jeep walker, a lawn mover and other things he can push around, he just chooses to crawl. He is getting better about letting go, standing, and walking. Mainly because a lot of time if we are in a open space and he has nothing to grab onto I will just let go of him. I have decided that he is going to stand and walk even if he doesn't want to. No I am not a mean mommy but I do find myself standing in front of him with my arms out and then step backwards. When I stop and think about it, it does seem rather cruel to encourage him to come to me then move. However, this method has seemed to work. Sunday at church he was walking all over the place, unassisted! And he is doing it more and more at home. I say by next week he will be a full blown walker. So as they say better late then never and way to go Kyle!
Now if I can just get him to talk a little bit more :)
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