{well, at least in the layton household...}
my dear, sweet friend, dyan, watches leah once a week while i teach piano. on wednesday i got an email from her saying that she was thinking about leah a lot after she left on tuesday...and thought maybe it might help her walk if we tied a ribbon to her wrist so she couldn't let go, but we could slacken the ribbon, if needed. BRILLIANT {and an answer to a desperate prayer on monday night}. so i tried it that day and it WORKED! (see first part of video below).
then the next day...well, you'll see for yourself:
yup, that little turkey took 26 steps as her "first step"! today she was even standing up on her own and walking from there.
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY Leah! We are so proud of you and all your hard work.
yes, i cried.
and smiled.
and cheered.
that is SO HAPPY!!! yay for Leah! and yay for her mommy and daddy! plus, i just have to say i adore her little voice! what a sweetie!
ReplyDeleteI cried...she is amazing-and you two are the BEST! I'm so excited to see all of you!
ReplyDeleteHeather
Congratulations Maren, Ryan, and especially little Leah! YEAH!!!
ReplyDeleteOh yay!! So exciting...I knew it wouldn't be long after seeing her with the ribbon at mothers group but I guess it was that same day huh! Congratulations Leah!
ReplyDeleteWhat an exciting day!! and I also was cheering! So fun to see her, but also hear you and Ryan. What a brilliant idea with the ribbon! Love you guys!
ReplyDeleteI also cried- I'm such a baby. but I know how hard you guys worked and know how good of parents you are. We can't wait to see you in a couple of weeks.
ReplyDeleteDan
okay.. let's add to the list of kinnersley cry babies.. cause i just cried.. i am so overly happy for you guys.. i am so excited that all the many many many months of hard work have paid off and it has finally clicked with dotes. dotes, i am very proud of you and can't stop crying with how happy i am right now.. you are adorable. ps. mare i like her hair in the braid leading to nubbies.. so cute!
ReplyDeleteYEAH LEAH!!! How exciting. She is so cute walking.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! Congratulations! Yah for Leah!
ReplyDeleteI have watched this video over and over and can't stop laughing and crying. I love love love leah's little giggle. And oh my yes . . . what a turkey. I'm pretty sure she decided she did NOT want to face grandshmoj at the airport and not be walking. You have worked so hard for so long and this is a wonderful payday. She will be running races very soon. Watch out!
ReplyDeletethat is fantastic!! and really, she is going to be an easy teenager, right?!
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh, i totally got teary eyed! i am so excited for you guys and for leah. i love her laugh, and you can tell that she is so pleased with herself. way to he such a dedicated momma. you are a superstar!!
ReplyDeleteThat's fantastic news! Congratulations Leah!
ReplyDeleteyay leah! and yay for you guys... way to hang in there. :)
ReplyDeleteDidn't cry, but that is pretty stinkin' neat.
ReplyDeleteAHHHHHH! That's fantastic. Look her take off. That is just the greatest news. Yippee!!!
ReplyDeletemy mom and I just watched together! YAY LEAH! and MAREN/RYAN! We are so excited for her:) how fun--she looks darling! Congrats--i know you have been waiting for this for a long time! love youguys--cant wait to see her walking around merwin this summer! bratny
ReplyDeleteYay, Laytons! I second Kelli on the cute hair.
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ReplyDeleteThat is so exciting!!!
ReplyDeleteI almost just cried, too! That is so awesome! I think everyone who reads your blog should send Dyan a box of chocolates. What do you think? :) Go Leah! (And a serious pat on the back for you and Ryan for doing your best to be patient through these trying times. It was worth it.)
ReplyDeleteOh that video brought tears to my eyes! She is the sweetest thing ever...and so is her Momma! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteThat is AWESOME! I can still hardly believe it. What a darling walker she is! I can't wait to see more of it in person. I expect a show!
ReplyDeleteOHHHHH Yay!! I am so happy she is doing so well!
ReplyDeleteCannot tell you how happy Jona and I are for you, Ryan, and your little Leah.
ReplyDeleteYaaaay for Leah!!! Soon she'll be running Marathons with you!!! That must make you sooooo happy! Where do you get all her cute skirts!
ReplyDeleteYay Leah! We knew you could do it!
ReplyDeleteYay! How exciting!!! (I especially loved her hearty laugh while she was walking!)
ReplyDeleteApril 3 was a fantastic day! Jack loved watching the video- he was actually clapping and saying "yay, Leah!" Can't even explain how excited we are for all three of you!!!! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteNot gonna lie...I GOT CHILLS! I am so excited. This makes my day. Congrats! It was so cute to hear you and Ryan cheering too. Lucky Leah.
ReplyDeleteSimply awesome!! YAY LEAH!!!! We are so excited for you guys!!
ReplyDeleteoh wow. what a happy day. such a darling girl you have.
ReplyDeleteand CONGRATS! you've won a mini diary from my blog. email me your shipping info and i'll send it on it's way.
Maren- That is sooo exciting! I had the chills I was so excited and thanks for the testimony builder on the power of prayer and perservering during even the toughest trials! Miss you guys!
ReplyDeleteI loved watching the video. I'm so glad she's up and moving. Good job Leah!!
ReplyDeleteyeah yeah yeah!!! Oh that is so great!! I love it. I love how she is so happy too...she knows she is doing a good job. Yeah for LEAH!!
ReplyDeleteWhat inspiration from your friend! Way to go Leah! That is so awesome. Congrats guys. The hard work pays off!
ReplyDeleteCongrats guys!
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to say how happy I am for you. That must be such a heart-filling experience for a parent! Congratulations to you all!
ReplyDelete- Anna (Brunson) McEntire