Neil Crawling

In the last few days, Neil has learned to crawl. He had started to be on all fours and take two or three steps. But he always found it easier to get back into his tried and true belly position and pull himself. Probably he did not have enough strength in his body. But more than strength, I think he lacked the manuoverability, and hence speed.

The other day, it was hot during the afternoon so we had kept him just in his diapers. Without any clothes it is difficult to drag himself, we have a little rough Berber carpet in the living room and the kitchen floor is cold marble. But since he wanted to move about anyway, he went on all fours and moved around very comfortably. For the first time he took more than a few steps, turned around. Now he has realized that it is easier to crawl than pull himself on his tummy.

My mom is in Philadelphia, visiting a friend. She is going to get a big surprise when she comes back.