Caroline's New Love

It's funny how the girls show different preferences and abilities as they reach each new milestone. When Claire was getting close to walking independently, I tried and tried to get her to use the walker, but after falling the first time she used it, she wouldn't touch it again. She obviously learned to walk on her own and did just fine without the walker.

The other night, Caroline just went over to the walker that has been sitting unused now for many months, pulled herself up on it, and wanted to start walking. She did fall once and wouldn't get back on it that night, but the next day, sure enough, she was ready to get up and go again! She spent probably 20 minutes last night just walking around upstairs with the walker and seems to really love it!
Look at me! I haven't quite figured out how to turn it around once I hit an obstacle, but that won't stop me!

The cutest thing was that last night, for the entire 20 minutes, Claire just followed right behind Caroline as if to cheer her on. Usually Claire plays independently and doesn't seem interested in what Caroline is doing, but last night, she tagged right behind the whole time, keeping step with little sister!