22 April 2009

A Fun Milestone

This is just too good to pass up.  A couple of weeks ago Mason learned to roll from his back to his belly.  

1.  Grab feet.
2.  Pull feet to mouth.
3.  Let gravity pull now-elevated chunky thighs down to one side or the other.
4.  Let go of feet.
5.  Sprawl out and find solid ground, using the belly as a fulcrum.

Then, a few days ago, he learned to roll back over from his belly onto his back.  

1.  Crane neck back as far as it will go.  
2.  Turn head to one side or the other and look at the ceiling.
3.  Roll onto the "down" shoulder.
4.  Complete the maneuver and give a big satisfied grin!

Today, for the first time, he put the whole act together and learned how the combination of these two new maneuvers could produce a mode of ambulation he'd never experienced without the help of a big person.  


3 comments:

Jaime said...

Yea Mason! What a proud grin he had on his face as he should! He is so strong. I need to see and squeeze him, was in tears watching this video I miss him so much!

Unknown said...

That is the best Sunday morning entertainment I have had in a long time! (sad, but true). He is such a big sweet boy, I love and miss him so much!!!!

Mary said...

His smile, determination, and whining brought back so many memories! My own daughter was a fusser on her belly. But Mason did great!

I'm all mellowed now. Thanks, Mason :o)