So we counted Aedan's officially steps 2 weeks ago when Mitchell and I both witnessed a full step and a half. But this past weekend we witnessed (along with my family, except for Donnie) Aedan's first 10-15 steps! It was Saturday night, September 3rd, and the family was over to watch a movie and of course Aedan stole all the attention, as usual. But then suddenly without thinking twice he began to walk and our excitement rose. He knew it too! He was playing with my mom's iPhone and I think he forgot he wasn't holding something when his little feet took off. And it was the cutest thing ever when he chased Aunt Nikki across the living room. He was so happy and proud of himself. I, of course, was an emotional mess. I cried like a baby! He usually goes to bed around 8:30 but that night we kept him up till past ten. We were having so much fun watching him chase Nikki. We all took turns holding out our arms to coax him over to one of us. It was probably around 10:30 when mom gave him a bath and then I got to nurse him asleep. That night I cried again while I held him in arms. I realized he was growing up super fast and there would be one day when our nursing nights would be over—walking was just the beginning. While I rocked him I told how much I loved him and how proud I am of him. I am so proud of him. He is absolutely beautiful and perfect.
Well, that was Saturday and today is Tuesday. Since then he has been taking off walking on his own and the best part about it is watching is face light up when he realizes he is taking each step without anyone's help. I think he likes growing up. Will he ever know how much I love him? Will he ever know how my heart breaks as he grows up each day?
P.S. We got all these special moments on video!
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