As early on her six months, the mommy (me) already put her in the walker. It was not an intention to let her learn how to walk but just a way for me to be on my eyes (even if I am not holding her) while cooking or doing something in my computer. This routine is not all-the-time but she made on her own to make some steps on her walker. At first I thought it was weird knowing she made her first steps backward but when a mommy-of-two friend of mine spoke (through phone) that it was a normal or the stereotype one, I was relieved. She made it! Happy me! I think her exersaucer (thanks to my good friend for that gift to her) helped. I don't know if that's early or what, but I read something that it's an early thing. So, good job to my patotie! Smile. :-)
Then better yet, two days ago, her daddy (DH), let her walk (of course with him supporting her) in the carpet from bedroom to living room and boast me that she can already walk (with support) smilingly. Of course, I was also happy! All three smiled contagiously. Ha ha! Then from now on, DH and I scheduled her to walk with him before he goes to office in the morning and when he came from his office (routine), well, for the meantime. Gradually increases as she likes it. Yay!
My family’s safety is really one of my top priorities. I make sure that my house is safe for my little princess to grow up in, ensuring that it is baby-proof as possible. One’s the little girl begins to toddle around I am going to remove all the vases or other breakable things that she might bump into and hurt her in the process. I also need to get safety doors or corner guards so she won’t get hurt whenever she tries to access the dining table or make attempts to access the second floor area. Who knows, I might even need to get one of those alarms too, to make sure that my daughter and my family, is safe in the house 24/7.
Being a mommy entails a lot of job. One very important role as I said that mommy has to prioritize is the safeness of everyone in the house, yes, the family. Making sure her family is in safe and sound. I can say that is no easy job but worth it. That is just a mommy-family thing. Guarding the house and making the routine house chores like cleaning, cooking, laundry and alike, making sure her kiddo is well-groom and all that stuffs that surrounds. Yes, it is tiring but with the sincere hugs and kisses of the baby and daddy and they appreciate all my efforts, all the tiredness gone (or even it won't as long as they are fine, I am already at my best. Yes!). What a life, isn't it? ;-)
My baby love daughter Sam, picture below just one of her natural gestures. Yes, that is her own act. An act of sweetness if you ask me. She does that always to me or to her daddy, without being ask, as it has been said "natural". :-) What can you say? Thanks to her momma that captures the sweet moment.
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The mommy let her put in the walker fronting the TV(not so close to it), she likes it that even though she doesn't like watching the television. I think it is just one way of letting her know that there are people around her (you bet, she doesn't like being alone just like when we put her in her crib with the bumpers all over since she cannot see any people even people in the TV. Ha!). And since daddy just came she held the daughter and when put back, instead in the walker (by the way, the walker won't move in the bedroom because it is carpeted) the daddy puts her in the bed with mommy sleeping beside. Mommy was just amazed how she behaves, as in very silent watching TV which is unusual since she doesn't like TV, she watches but it is uncommon for her watch three minutes without moving, but she did lately. Mommy had pictures taken and she's in a very good mood, she smiles, laughs and all the sweetness just like above. :-) How do you like it? Ooh my sweet cutie patotie!
If you are like most of us, you need to save money where you can. Having a child is expensive, far more so than you may ever think. Between diapers and medical bills you are going to run out of funds for the less essential items like
baby monitors and toys very quickly. This is where hand-me-downs can get really important.
You should check with relatives who have had kids and ask if they have anything that they would be willing to lend, give or sell to you. You may be surprised what you are offered. I have seen people that had entire bedroom sets in storage from their kids that had since left the house and had their own children. I have even seen some people hold onto diapers for a long time after their children have been potty trained because diapers are like gold coin to a parent. They are precious things that you hold onto well beyond when you need them.
You can encourage that gift giving attitude if you offer to help clean out that attic where they keep all the old baby stuff. A little help in this way will benefit both of you. They get their attic or garage cleaned and you may wind up with fully working baby monitors that you no longer have to buy or some other expensive items that they couldn’t part with.
Once you are done with the baby items you should either ask if the people who gave them to you want them back or pass them on.
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Making Her Steps Without a Walker
