She Walks!

Just as I was talking about Naomi being on the verge of walking, she decided that today was the day!

She took a couple of steps towards my helper, who was watching her while Noey and I were having lunch. And when we all rushed over and clapped to cheer her on, little Meips looked as pleased as punch. Emboldened by her success, she repeated the feat a couple of times later, taking 8-10 jerky little straight-legged steps from the book/toy shelf to the safety of Mummy’s lap.
 
Ah, I’ve forgotten how cute they look when they first start out, with the wobbles and all.

I would have thought it would be more difficult walking with a book in hand but she seemed to prefer it. She in fact actively sought out a book to hold before she tried walking again. Maybe it was useful as a counterweight?

Whatever the case, at 10.5 months, this girl is on the move! I’m bracing myself for the inevitable accidents!