On The Verge...

Doing the "Coffee Table Shimmy"

This is where he circles the coffee table over and over again,

trying really hard not to touch the items that are off-limits

Practicing walking

The latest victim to Harrison's mouth...
...monkey's life has become exponentially better

I think Harrison is getting closer to walking. If you could hear me thinking, you would probably sense a bittersweet tone. For one, as I have mentioned numerous times, I'm not sure I like the idea of him growing up. Not that I prefer a Benjamin Button type child, but I am just not ready for him to be, well, grown-up. But more importantly, after this past week of chasing him around while he does his best "left-leg lopez," I just don't know how I will keep up when he is running. This week, he actually has stood for a couple of seconds on his own. I don't think that he knows that he is doing it. I certainly do. I have to admit, my first thought is to push him down (lightly, you know, I don't want to hurt him). I don't want him to realize that he is standing on his own. Everyone tells me that as soon as they realize that they are standing, they will just take-off. I know that trying to prevent my child from coming to this realization is not good parenting. And I don't think I would really push him down. But I'd be lying if that wasn't a thought that crossed my mind. I'm just afraid I won't be able to keep up with him.