One step here, two steps there, four steps in a row = walking! I know the first steps are supposed to be a momentous occasion, but Harrison's have been so gradual that we celebrate every time he manages to balance for a few in a row. His first "official" steps were taken a few weeks ago, when he was 8 mos. and 3 days old. We still haven't managed to catch any on film, but I am sure we'll have plenty of opportunity in the upcoming weeks once he gets the hang of it a little better.
One thing Harrison does with ease now is smile...he is such a good little smiler! We may be a little opinionated, but for us seeing him smile is like having sunshine turned on with a switch. It makes us feel good to know that he has adjusted to the point of an easy smile and a quick giggle. I wonder if parents with biological children think of smiling as such a big event at almost nine months of age...so many things that others take for granted are huge stepping stones for us.
And finally, I don't want to jinx anything, but he did sleep through the night for the last two nights!!!!!!!!! Oh, to get eight hours of sleep in a row was pure bliss for his exhausted parents! Funny, though, how finally getting good sleep just makes you realize how tired you really are. We are becoming accustomed to the bags beneath our eyes, and coffee and strong tea are our constant companions of late. Watching Harrison learn and grow is worth every sleepless night, though. We are so truly blessed!
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