R has been working hard at her tummy time practice. She’s very close to transitioning from sitting to lying on her belly. Today when she was almost there I adjusted her leg so she could finish the movement and there she was, on her tummy. I may do this a few more times to help her learn the move, but I think she may manage it on her own before I do that.
R is also getting close to crawling. She can consistently get up on her hands and knees and can wiggle both knees and lift a hand briefly. She can already scootch around on both belly and butt, so she has the idea about moving. I think it’s just a matter of days before the crawling starts.
She is also starting to stand with assistance. She can do it when we lift her up and give her our hands to hold, and she’s started pulling on objects in the living room trying to lift herself up. I think before I know it she’ll be cruising along the couch or piano bench.
I am part excited and part nervous for her transition to mobility. Of course, it’s very exciting to see her begin to get around. She can generally maneuver herself to toys on the ground now, and that’s very cool. The nervous bit comes from how things will change once she is mobile. I have a feeling I’ll be chasing her around a lot and she’ll begin to get into things. We have a bookshelf with Lurline’s collection of Wizard of Oz books for example. I’ve moved the dangerous tulip shaped lamps to other rooms, but there is still a standing lamp that I’m not sure where to put it. Perhaps it will go behind one of the recliners where she is less likely to get to it.
I know I’ll make do just fine and pretty soon mobility will be the new normal. I am definitely looking forward to it despite the adjustment period I’m sure I’ll go through. Well, R is awake so I think we’ll play some piano with her. She loves hitting the keys and hearing the sounds it makes.