Sunday, January 28, 2007

Up and Running (Into Things)



As I write, Wyatt is propped up against my leg - standing as best he can. This is the latest development in his life. But having gone from combing the carpet to pulling up on chairs (and anything else that can hold his weight), Wyatt is also discovering the harsh realities of gravity.

And as attentive as we try to be as parents, there are times when Wyatt's rambunctious ways are leading to minor disasters and cries of pain. In the last week alone, he has accumulated no less than three small bruises on the left side of his face - including a small discoloration on his left cheek.

But never does he relenquish the drive to summit everything. He is continuously up on his hands and knees, then his knees and finally he stands - wobbling and about as sturdy as a unicyclist in a St. Patrick's Day parade.

Wes

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