These shoes were made for walking

Now that E is walking we know that running can't be far off so we took him to get fitted up with his first pair of real sneakers. E was pretty neutral about the fitting and the shoes; he mostly wanted to play with the toys in the store. He does likes to play with the velcro on the sneakers (the tie ones were really cute, but come on now ... he doesn't sit still very long).

E walks rather well in his new shoes (discounting the first couple of attempts). After dinner we all took a walk around the block and E walked most of it himself. He even tried to run at one point.

Baby (or new-toddler) running is one of the best things in the world. It's a cross between running in place and marching. He moves his feet fast and his knees high but doesn't change his mincing, toe-tapping stride. All this, and squealing in delight. I love it.

Hopefully the dear boy is tired out enough from the excitement and exertion to sleep in tomorrow.