“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”
-Lao Tzu
This weekend, on the nineteenth of March to be exact, Ro reached that most important milestone that divides infants from toddlers.
The First Step.
*images created from video stills*
Hoo boy, were we ever excited!
“I did it! I did it!” she said, as I cheered wildly.
Then she did it again! And again!
So far it’s only the little bitty step or two, then the excitement of new-found mobility knocks her right over and she’s done for a while. . .
It’s with a bittersweet mix of excitement and nostalgia that I recognize the fact that my littlest baby is well on her way to the land of bigger girls, and within a month or two will be running around with the rest.
So now, for the first time in the history of Huginn, Muninn, and Me, allow me to present you with this 10-second video clip capturing one of Ro’s first steps.
Starring: Ro
as the amazingly adorable ambulator
Co-Starring: Me
as the way too excitedly cheering mom
Guest appearance by: Toots
as the dog’s rear-end
If you listen carefully through my very loud and obnoxious screaming, you can hear Ro saying “I did it!” She’s so proud of herself!
And yes. That IS a bonnet on her head. An actual honest-to-God baby bonnet.
*EDIT* One week later, she was taking as many as 13 steps in a row. By March 30th, walking is swiftly becoming her primary mode of transportation. Though it’s still a bit of a zombie walk at this point, this kid isn’t wasting any time becoming a true toddler!
She can’t be ready to enter the world of walking! Are you ready? I know watcha mean. With each milestone met, comes celebration mixed with just a teeny bit of sadness. Baby Ro is growing up!
*images created from video stills*
Huginn, Muninn, and me 
YoMama said,
March 22, 2011 at 12:17 pm
That was tooooo darn cute!!! I am sooooo proud of Rickety-Ro – words cannot express! (sigh) XOXOX
Ki said,
March 22, 2011 at 12:18 pm
SHE DID IT!!!! She’s so boss! Congrats, little Ro!
Jennifer said,
March 22, 2011 at 12:21 pm
How can it be? Walking already? So cute! Oh, the fun now begins!
Kendall said,
March 22, 2011 at 12:22 pm
Aww!! Congrats, Miss Ro on your *almost* newfound freedom of an upright walker!! So exciting!! Look out, mama…running is next!
Kathleen Scott said,
March 22, 2011 at 6:35 pm
I thought you meant metaphorically-speaking she was saying, “I did it.” No. Your amazing baby is not only taking first steps, she speaks in sentences!
T looks so grown up in the first photo. I’m glad to see green in the yard and know you’ve emerged from the white cold of winter.
Amber said,
March 22, 2011 at 6:42 pm
Aww yay!!
And I love her bonnet.
Uncle Gabey said,
March 22, 2011 at 9:15 pm
“I did it!” SO CUTE!!!!!
ma said,
March 22, 2011 at 11:41 pm
she did it!!! yay for Ro!!!! that was SO cute! how exciting! love all you guys, ma
Kelli said,
March 23, 2011 at 10:09 pm
She can’t be ready to enter the world of walking! Are you ready? I know watcha mean. With each milestone met, comes celebration mixed with just a teeny bit of sadness. Baby Ro is growing up!
FooFoo said,
March 24, 2011 at 11:40 am
Sooo cute! I love the video! Way to cheer your little Ro!
Nikki said,
March 24, 2011 at 12:50 pm
Aw Aw Aw Aw, how exciting!!!! 🙂 But I do get the sadness part. It’s one of many milestones though, you have lots more to look forward to! 🙂
Sharon said,
March 24, 2011 at 4:48 pm
So proud. And really I can’t believe it’s almost been a year already.
lenore said,
March 29, 2011 at 6:02 pm
wow. wow. wow. time flies! how exciting!