Elle took her first step!

For the last couple of days, Elle has been experimenting balancing herself while standing and not holding on to anything. She would stay balanced for a couple of seconds and then fall. Finally, last night she took her first step! I am glad Daddy Jarbs and I were both home and were able to witness this milestone! At first, Elle would just let go of whatever she was holding unto and stay balanced for a few seconds. She kept practicing and practicing and each time, she would stand still a bit longer. She would flap her arms like a bird as if it would help her to stay up lol. Finally, after some practice she had the courage to take one step! She tried it again and would fall, tried it again and would fall. She never got tired of practicing though.  The falling part did not even phase her! She would actually giggle whenever she would fall, stand back up and try it again. And then the next time she tried it, she took 2 steps and fell :-).I was SO excited to see her take her first step. I never felt so proud! It was bittersweet though. My baby is not a baby anymore :(. She'll definitely be a pro at walking by the time she official turns one year old. This also means she'll be walking around when we go on vacation to Hawaii and Manila. Oh boy...wish us luck! lol.

I will try to upload the videos tonight!