31 May 2015, by Mandy Loh
May Day! May Day! 2nd Munchkin on the Move!
Caris is finally walking!!! đ
Yes, I’m officially a toddler and I’m pleased as peaches!
She took her first wobbly steps on 2 May, and within two weeks, she was walking everywhere. Even as a 2nd-time mom, it still amazes me how fast they progress!
Screenshot from a video of her first steps!
I still recall the time when Cristan was one year old, and I was fretting about how he had not started walking yet. We even raised our concerns with his paediatrician, who gently reassured us that there is a wide range of ânormalâ for when a child should reach this developmental milestone.
Cristan at one year old, learning to walk
Fast forward three years later, and I found myself feeling rather relieved that Caris didnât start walking until this month, at 15 months old! After all, two munchkins running around the house can only spell one thing: T-R-O-U-B-L-E!
True enough, now that sheâs officially a full-fledged toddler, the mayhem in the house has not just doubled, but multiplied exponentially. There is absolutely no point in clearing up the 1,001 bits of random toys strewn around the house, because right after putting them back into their respective boxes, they get thrown out again almost immediately!
“This mess is so big and so deep and so tall, we cannot pick it up. There is no way at all!” ~ Dr Seuss, The Cat in the Hat
Caris seems to be enjoying her new-found mobility very much. One of her favourite things to do is to toddle out into the living room, butt-naked, right after her bath. Cristan happily follows suit. Yep, Iâm outnumbered and really should just surrender nowâŠ
The biggest difference I’ve noticed so far, is that Caris is a lot more adventurous in pushing her physical limits. Cristan, in comparison, has always been the careful and cautious sort.
Check out that cheeky grin as she STANDS on her chair during snack time!
But to be honest, Iâm really enjoying this stage in Carisâ development. I find toddling toddlers SO DARN CUTE!!!
Queen of my Heart!
Itâs also much easier to bring her out, as I can let her roam around on her own, instead of having to carry her everywhere!
Exploring the Central Library. An awesome (and free!) toddler-friendly place to hang out on a rainy morning.
Most of all, itâs delightful to see her finally joining in during playtime. Now that she is able to walk (albeit unsteadily), she can explore and play together with her brother and cousins!
Do-re-mi-fa! All 4 cousins lined up in a row!
I’m quite sure this is the start of yet another chapter in my parenting journey: managing double trouble munchkins! Stay tuned for more nefarious adventures of the cheeky duo!
When there’s trouble, we know who to look for!