Walking Udate

Matthew's walking skills have taken off! He walks all around the house without hesitation now. He is learning to take turns and pivot on his feet to change directions without falling. He is much better at balancing his body when he feels like he is going to fall. He is a bit more unstable with his shoes on, but we are working on that. He will walk with his shoes, but not the distances he will barefoot. He will walk from the garage to the mailbox across the street if he is holding onto my finger. Once I let go, he will go about ten feet or so before bear crawling. He has also learned how to squat and stand without holding on to a table or the wall and then take off walking from there.

Last weekend we bought Matthew's bike seat and helmet too. Now I can take him for daily bike rides around the neighborhood and the Celery Flats! At first he wouldn't wear his helmet and that was a challenge, but once we put it on and immediately start moving the bike, he forgets all about it. He LOVES it! I enjoy it too as it gives me another way to work out and get some exercise.

For the first time in over a month, Ryan has the entire weekend off! I have a baby shower to attend today and tonight we are going to dinner and a movie while Aunt Sarah and Uncle Cory watch Matthew. Then tomorrow we are going to Binder Park Zoo to feed the giraffes and the goats and ride on the carousel! I will post pictures at the end of the weekend of our trip. Have a great weekend!