Come on baby, let's do the twist!

...the Ian twist of course! It's the little "twist" he's added to the crawl!

I could be spared much time and effort by simply posting a video of this crawl...but I don't have the video in the correct resolution (yet), and hope to capture at least some of the hilarity in words for future entertainment! :)

Ian's crawl has developed in a predictable yet altogether unique progression. For example, he has followed the developmental milestones to the letter (being "ahead" on just about all of them)...holds head up so many degrees by such-and-such week...lifts stomach off floor for a few moments...kicks feet behind him, etc...

His first method of propulsion was of course the low-crawl. BUT, he only pushed off with his right foot. Hard to move in a straight line when you're only using force on one side!

Then, he begun pulling both knees underneath himself and holding his weight for a few seconds. Next came the "rocking" - the little bottom bouncing forward and back accompanied by squeals of delight at his new skill. He really enjoyed this movement!

I think it's safe to say that most things we learn as little babies are the direct result of experimentation/accident. Crawling for Ian appeared to fall in this category. He would be laying there kicking his feet, or rocking back and forth...and a look of complete and utter surprise would cross his face when he discovered he had moved forwards!

Of course, the phase of accidental movement quickly turned into more coordinated and purposeful locomotion! As I had mentioned before, this was to be expected, but with a unique Ian twist!

(...and it goes like this...)

From his knees, he will pull one leg forward...then, as he is moving forwards, he kicks the opposite leg straight out behind him and then sets it down again. He repositions his arms, pulls the other foot underneath himself...and suddenly locks both knees with his bottom straight up in the air. He will wobble there a moment, then lower himself...and start back over again.

It is so hilarious to watch his bottom hovering straight up for those seconds in between bursts of forward momentum.

The more he is crawling, the more he actually does so in a "correct" manner. Of course, he can do the twist as long as he wants. It's quite entertaining for mommy!

And, I will try my best to stop laughing and take some video!!! :)