Bruce started crawling earlier this month (video) and now that he is on the move things have gotten pretty "exciting" around here. Soon after he realized how fun it is to get around on his own, he started climbing over his toys, climbing over us, and he even just climbed up his first step. He also has discovered that he can pull himself up to a standing position and will grab anything in sight (stable or not!) to pull himself up.
In an attempt to babyproof, the gates have gone up and every corner of the room is now covered in pillows, but unfortunately what stands up, must fall down, so there's been a few new bumps and bruises to show. Bruce took a major fall last week that was particularly traumatizing (to his mother at least). While going through our standard bedtime routine, Bruce was on his changing table and in the split second that Deanna turned around to get his diaper Bruce dove off the table, falling about 3 feet. There was the expected screaming and crying to follow (by both Bruce and Mom), but once we checked that all limbs were still functioning, Bruce quickly soothed himself by taking his bottle and falling asleep. We woke him up about 15-20 mintues later to make sure all was okay and he was crawling, babbling, and playing with his toys as if nothing had ever happened. We're still watching him carefully to make sure all is well, but he has basically forgotten the whole drama (even though we will not!) and has just a little bruise above his left eye (this kid is unbreakable). More experienced moms have warned us that this is just the first of many traumatizing falls, so we are in for some fun times ahead!
In an attempt to babyproof, the gates have gone up and every corner of the room is now covered in pillows, but unfortunately what stands up, must fall down, so there's been a few new bumps and bruises to show. Bruce took a major fall last week that was particularly traumatizing (to his mother at least). While going through our standard bedtime routine, Bruce was on his changing table and in the split second that Deanna turned around to get his diaper Bruce dove off the table, falling about 3 feet. There was the expected screaming and crying to follow (by both Bruce and Mom), but once we checked that all limbs were still functioning, Bruce quickly soothed himself by taking his bottle and falling asleep. We woke him up about 15-20 mintues later to make sure all was okay and he was crawling, babbling, and playing with his toys as if nothing had ever happened. We're still watching him carefully to make sure all is well, but he has basically forgotten the whole drama (even though we will not!) and has just a little bruise above his left eye (this kid is unbreakable). More experienced moms have warned us that this is just the first of many traumatizing falls, so we are in for some fun times ahead!
Bruce about to take off
Bruce and his climb and play
Bruce pulling himself up
Look at me Mom!
You should ask Dana about the time Madison got a booboo on her head from when she fell. I turned away for a split second and wham! I think Dana is still traumatized by the experience. Nhan
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