So, I've been a little concerned about Eva's gross motor skills. (Being a psychologist for the Early Childhood Program does not work in my favor on this one.) She is not quite sitting up or rolling over yet, and I worry that those skills are delayed. However, in typical Eva fashion, she continues to amaze us and tell us what she thinks of our fears! She has invented what I call the "reverse scoot-scoot". Because she has the tendency to be a little impatient (like her mother) she has developed a way to get from point A to point B without rolling over or sitting up. She uses her strong legs to propel her.
Here is how it works:
1) Lay on your back
2) Roll your head and upper body over just enough to see where you want to go.
3) Push off the ground, using you legs, while arching your back to propel yourself in the direction of your choosing.
4) Scoot the rest of your body as you push off the ground with your legs.
4) Repeat.
She is a strong little girl! To be certain, she has started to try to sit up on her own. Her head is getting so much stronger, and now we are working on trunk strength. Our wonderful care-giver, Peggy, bought Eva the coolest little planet activity center. Eva is starting to really enjoy that, although most of her play centers around trying to fit things in her mouth. I know Eva will do what she wants to do when she is good and ready. If anything, I have learned that she has her own way of creating a time-line that is perfect for her. I guess we could all learn to relax and let things happen in their season. In the mean-time, we can laugh as she "scoot-scoots"!
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