Hangin'
I'll be spending part of my day today hangin' with my nephew. He was just 14 months old and I'm positively thrilled to say that I was witness on the day that will be forever known as the day that Mack started to walk. I was even able to catch a little bit of a movie on my digital camera. Unlike Ali, some of whose first steps I also have on film -- interrupting a friendly game of badminton by walking across the court -- step-step-step-BUM, step-step-step-BUM, step-step-step-BUM -- this little guy took OFF. A half-dozen unassisted steps late on Friday, 40 or more by Sunday. It's a full-time job trying to stay one step ahead of him now -- my house hasn't been child-proof in quite a few years!
The cuff of the first Celtic Braid Sock is going FAST! I was the first one at WW last night, so knit a few rounds before the meeting began. I think Katie will drive at least part of the way today, so more knitting in the car! I will definitely have something more to show tomorrow.
Speaking of WW, I was down .6 last night for a total of 9.8 -- ARRRGH, this first 10 is so elusive! I was pretty good last week -- walked to the bank one day, over to Mom's another -- drank more water, lots of veggies. I had margaritas, too, but they were wee ones and I was more aware and didn't over-do. Maybe I'll reach that milestone next week!
Oh! I had an email this morning letting me know that I'm a googlewhack!
What a happy, happy boy! Give him a hug from me, a mom whose kids are now too old to hold upside-down except by their daddy. (They're 10 and 13.)
Posted by: anne | 16 August 2006 at 08:40 AM
How cool with the google thing! That's so neat!
AND OH MY GOD THE CUTENESS!! I'm so glad you were there for his first steps. So much fun! Have a great day!
Posted by: Cara | 16 August 2006 at 09:06 AM
He is entirely too cute!
Posted by: Melissa | 16 August 2006 at 09:53 AM
OMG! Those cheeks!! He's adorable!!
Posted by: monica | 16 August 2006 at 11:26 AM
I can't believe that I forgot to tell you that Ambrynn started walking 3 weeks ago! Now they both are and we'll be chasing them around everywhere, I'm sure!
Posted by: Carole | 16 August 2006 at 01:00 PM
how do you not swoon over that face and those cheeks? I want to take a bite out of him - how many points do you suppose?
Posted by: ann | 16 August 2006 at 01:08 PM
I don't know if I told you this already but I swear by yogurt for weight loss!
Posted by: Scout | 16 August 2006 at 04:27 PM
I think that baby is just precious!!! I also think your weightloss is great!
Posted by: Stacie | 16 August 2006 at 07:22 PM
It is eerie how much your Mack looks like my boy Goodwin- he's almost the same age, and just started walking (and climbing) as well. No points for chubby cheek nibbles- otherwise I would have gone over long ago!
Great pic!
Posted by: Gretchen | 18 August 2006 at 08:10 AM