Monday, May 19, 2008

Locomotion

A type of motion. Think of it as how you get from one place to another. Most people take to walking. Babies are typically known for crawling. Benjamin prefers scooting? It's not sure what type of motion it is, but doesn't seem to qualify being stated that he can crawl. He uses his upper body to pull himself as far forward as possible, then let's go and does a body roll forward. It's as if his legs don't work and he's doing a dead man's crawl. Anyhow it's becoming more and more evident that he does have locomotion. Below are some samples. However he does tend to forget his new skill and still lie whining for someone to come get him. In fact he's taken to liking to be held standing already. Which of course requires someone to still be holding him since he can't do it on his own. What fun!

This picture taken a few minutes after leaving him with the magna-doodle (seen in the back)

Why is he so happy?

He's found the cd tower - luckily he can only reach the bottom shelf

He often gets himself up on all fours, but just falls forward

trying to stand on his own

3 comments:

Emily said...

Man, Jackie, you're in for it now!
TWO mobile children. (grin)
He's sure looking like a cutie--he's gonna be a heartbreaker, isn't he?
I miss you!!!!!

Katie said...

He is such a cutie! I would love to see a video of that "crawl/scoot"

Renae said...

Babies seem to become so much happier when they can move. Your kids sure are growing and grooving.

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