My son took his first step tonight. He's 11 months old.

[IdaBriggs]

His twin sister is not far beyond. I'm so proud.

He even waited for his daddy to get home from work to do this marvelous deed and then did it right in front of both of us. He walked from one toy to the other. His father noticed him "reaching" and told me to turn around, and then HE DID IT.

HE WALKED TWO STEPS ON HIS OWN!!!

Eleven months ago today he came into the world. He was 4 lbs, 3.5 ounces. His sister, born two minutes before him, was 3 lbs, 15.6 ounces. They were born at 32 weeks, 3 days gestation (two months premature). He spent 13 days in the NICU, while his sister was there 19 days.

Last week he weighed 22 lbs, 14 ounces, while his sister weighed 22 lbs, 5 ounces. They are at the top of the growth charts for height, head circumference, and weight for *actual* (not adjusted) age, and are meeting/beating the milestones for their *actual* age.

I am stunned, amazed, awestruck -- I can not believe how much I love these two beautiful babies.

No pictures. Just happiness (and this despite the whole family fighting a nasty cold at the moment).

He *WALKED*.

I am so proud of him. And his sister is only a few days behind in this -- she crawled first, and she's starting to do the "let me balance" thing.

Its all going so quick -- where is the time going???

:bounce: :cry: :woohoo: :cry:

[RevCheesehead]

1. Congratulations, Ida!

How lucky your kids are to have you as their mommy! :hug:

[Inchworm]

2. Awwwww

:woohoo::wow::party::wow::woohoo:

:hi:

[ThomCat]

3. That is all wonderful!

I hope they keep developing quickly, and I hope you enjoy every milestone. :)

[SeattleGirl]

4. That is such a great milestone!

I remember when my daughter took her first steps!

Congratulations, Ida! I'm sure sister will be toddling right behind him very soon!

[Madrone]

5. ELEVEN months? No WAY!

I can't believe it - it does not seem possible. Seems like only yesterday you were sleep deprived and doubting your sanity. I can't wait for you to post more pics! :)

[BlueIris]

6. Hee. Congratulations, Ida!!!

[Steerpike]

7. Good for you!

Children are a gift from the gods.

[SPKrazy]

8. cool!

that is so neat when they start walking :loveya:


:hi:

:bounce:


I'm excited for you!

[MonkeyFunk]

9. Congratulations!

What a thrill!

[GoddessOfGuinness]

10. Congrats!

Much love for you and your babies! :hug::hug::hug::hug:

[WritingIsMyReligion]

11. Only 12 years, one month until teenagehood.

:P

Congratulations at seeing them walk. I've no doubt they'll be doing far more advanced stuff before you know it.

:thumbsup:

[radfringe]

12. Congrats! Great news...

Its all going so quick -- where is the time going???

well, you know what they say...

you spend the first 18 months teaching them to walk and talk and the next 18 years telling them to sit down and shut up... :rofl:

[applegrove]

13. What a great momment. Thanks for sharing.

[bigwillq]

14. That's great!

:bounce: :hi:

[Phentex]

15. She'll be chasing him in no time!

and then you;ll be posting about kids running in the house, lol!

Congrats! :)

[Lars39]

16. He'll start running tomorrow.

I keed, but not by much. :D Hope ya'll get over the crud soon. :hug:

[zanne]

17. It's so great that you both got to see it at the same time!

Congratulations on your "little boy wonder"!