Drew walks!

Last night the three of us went out for dinner to a friend's home. While settling in and getting ready to eat, I was playing with Drew and his blue soccer ball. Drew was standing next to me while I sat on the couch. All of the sudden he turned away from me, let go of the couch, and started taking tentative steps toward the doorway. He didn't walk far, probably close to five feet, but it was the first time that Drew has walked that far independently (it's been just a couple steps before) and it was the first time that he took off on his own. Usually, he requires LOTS of coaxing to take a couple steps. We are so excited!

Later in the evening he repeated his walking, and he is starting to get better and better. He is getting more confident and he walks farther. Each time he walks we cheer him on and he looks at us like "Come on guys. This is no big deal. Why didn't you tell me before that this is what you wanted me to do?" Hopefully, he will continue to make progress tonight and I can get video and photos to show here. Keep posted!