ch ch ch changes

Tonight, after we finished eating our Thanksgiving meal, Caia decided to start walking. She took a step and fell into my arms and then wanted to do it again...and again...and again. So we got out one of the old walkers that the boys had used and put her behind it. She took one step and toppled over which is what I expected. My mom picked her up and put her behind it again and within a few minutes, Caia was walking around the room behind the walker.
I watched her, delighted at how much she was enjoying herself. And I watched her knowing that this was the start of a big change in our lives and not quite sure that I'm ready for it. But change is inevitable. Am I looking forward to chasing around a toddler? Not really. But I am looking forward to watching her try and succeed and being there to catch her when she stumbles.