Step-off

Updating her blog, originally uploaded by Ava's Antics.

We have reached another milestone in that, this week, Ava has started walking. She has been getting pretty good at standing without needing to hold onto something. However, she lacks the confidence to take more than one or two steps on her own accord. Doni and I have been sitting on the floor about 6 feet apart, holding Ava under the arms facing the other person, and encouraging her to walk to that parent.

You could probably describe her initial attempts as "falling with style", but she is definitely getting better at this balance thing. She now will come to a stop halfway between us if she is about to fall, steady herself, and continue. Next step.... The Electric Slide.