Just so I can hold onto this Moment
I came home with McDonalds in tow after working a closing shift this evening. Walked into the kitchen and got ready to eat. I was surprised when I saw Adi’s baby gate was still up, it was almost ten-but she was wide awake, grinning from ear to ear and squealing profusely.
Aaron unenthusiastically greeted me, “Don’t hold her, just eat your food and ignore her.”
I was confused as to why he was acting so peculiar but passed it off as he was just in a mood.
I gathered my food and entered the living room.
Adi reached for my food, as she always does. Making it nearly impossible for me to leisurely enjoy my meal.
Aaron continued to stare forward at the television, awkwardly saying few words.
And that is when it happened. Adilyn released the couch from her little clutches and took more steps than I had ever seen her take and then she fell on her butt. My mouth gaping open I looked at Aaron and he nodded. “She’s been doing that all day,” he said, “but she walks more when you aren’t really paying attention to her.” I attempted to pretend I was unphased.
Adi then proceeded to walk around the living room, falling every so often. But she was walking. On her own. Like a little adult.
When she would really get a good stretch in she would squeal in delight. In this look at me everyone, I'm walking on my own, weeee sort of way. It was the most precious thing I had ever seen.
Aaron continued to explain to me that she had been walking like that since yesterday apparently, but today she seemed to be on fire. Walking all over the place. After toys. Walking to them, picking up, and then continuing on her way.
He wanted me to be able to see it for myself. So he kept her up, past her bedtime to show off her new skills. What a beautiful amazing feat to come home to.
I know everyone has told me I shouldn’t wish for her to walk. But I do. I can’t help it. It’s just the natural first time parent (or maybe not just first time but…) parental progression. But it’s actually happening. I was so proud of her. Am so proud of her. I had tears in my eyes and could barely believe it.
Just the first of many times I will be in awe of my baby girl. This is why we do this. I grew her. This beautiful baby girl Adilyn Cleo is turning into an amazing individual. And it’s already starting. She’s growing up. And while I can’t do anything to stop it. I don’t want to. Because this is why we become parents. And I’m ready for the adventure.