Well, we've been waiting and waiting with anticipation for Nolan to crawl. We were really looking forward to this next milestone. Yes, people said it would change things, no longer turning our backs, etc. etc. but who doesn't look forward to their child achieving their next goal?!? It's exciting all the same!
For the past month or so we've been "practicing." We'd hold up his hips when he propped himself up on his arms and his legs would flail about ultimately ending in a face plant with his inability to understand the forward motion his arms would need to undertake. Then he started to get that whole concept; slowly moving his hands forward after rocking back and forth momentarily, yet forgetting to follow through with the legs ending in a belly flop on the floor. So we'd get behind him and hold onto those little chubby thighs, helping him coordinate the alternating left-right action his legs would engage in. One, two, and flop. Ah well...baby steps.
Then, this past Sunday (SuperBowl Sunday I might add) we were at a friend's house watching the game and eating snacks. Joe and I were both chit-chatting with friends at the gathering while Nolan played happily and quietly on the floor. Next thing I know, I look over and realize that Nolan is making his way across the floor towards a plastic Hannaford shopping bag. It took me a few seconds to realize what was going on, but then I said "Honey, our child is crawling!" Luckily, someone said "Where's your camera??" So I grabbed my camera just in time to catch a few shots. Suddenly it wasn't the game everyone was watching - our baby was crawling! We were so excited. I was able to get it on video, but this time Nolan needed a little more motivation. Hence the cheese and cracker plate you'll see. And yes, he did get a cracker as his reward! So time to officially babyproof the house!
