Unfortunately we don't have video proof of this yet, but Alexander took his first steps recently! When we were in Cleveland over Labor Day weekend, his balance was really improving and he was getting very good at standing unsupported for 5 or 10 seconds at a time. Then on Labor Day (when we was just shy of 8 months old), we were at a neighbor kid's birthday party, and Alexander stood for about 5 seconds, took a step forward, and then continued to stand for another several seconds. We and all the other parents at the party were amazed!
Since then, he practices his new skill when he wants to (usually he just wants to sit so he can crawl - much faster than walking at this point!). Last Saturday, David and I were both playing on the floor with him. Alexander was standing by himself and took 2 wobbly steps toward Daddy before he slowly lowered himself back down to his butt. David and I were practically in tears with shock and excitement; meanwhile, Alexander acted like it was no big deal.
We'll keep practicing and try to capture it on film one of these days. Our little man is growing up so fast!
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