On the move

Finlay has never been quick to get the physical side of life. He took a bit longer to roll, to sit up unsupported, get on all fours, now finally moving. Heather wasn't quick either and she was not interested in crawling and was definitely more interested in being on her feet and walking holding our hands. Finlay, now that it has come, is definitely a crawler. He was never interested in being on his feet and would stand for a few seconds as we held him and then bounce for a few seconds then stick his bum out and collapse giggling at himself !!!! However on the 9th July, five days before his first birthday he started to make significant progress....a little frustrating at times but he was determined.....




and two days later, the determination was worth it. He is now on the move and exploring doors and drawers, wires and speakers, remote controls and phones, cupboards and bins. I think we are going to have to re childproof the house, as Finlay's curiosity seems to go one step further than Heather's ever did. However perhaps this is because you have so much more time with the first to intervene and distract from danger. Whereas with the second child, there sometimes seems to be more distractions for the parent.