The phrase "now what" has been a frequent thought throughout the past several insomniac weeks. It seems as though each leap of progress is preceeded by a period of frustration and doubt. I'm on the verge of really walking. Of course, "walking" is redefined much the same as new parents redefine the meaning of "sleeping through the night" when their baby is a newborn. I was shocked to realize that being an upright biped with a walker is counted as walking! by physical therapists!!!

I have a new respect for toddlers as I watch them take their first wobbly, broad-based steps! Decidedly, toddlers have a few advantages over an adult re-learning how to walk. Toddlers have "cruising" props such as coffee tables, furniture, and the eager fingers of an encouraging parent for them to grasp. Toddlers are short and have padded bottoms - both of which make falls less risky. I definitely have farther to fall!!! Worth the risk...no pain, no gain.