Next Stop Mt. Everest

After a week of crawling Cole was bored with this new talent and set his sights on climbing our stairs. Our house has 2 steps that lead down into the living room from the entry way and kitchen area. I think because he watched everyone coming and going so much he wanted to do the same. At first I tired to contain him with a baby gate but after a day I decided he has to learn the stairs sooner than later so why not start now?!?!? We worked on going up the stairs together and after a week he mastered going up the stairs (6.5 months old). This new found freedom was so exciting for Cole. Going up the stairs was A LOT easier to teach than going down the stairs. I worked and worked with Cole going down the stairs but he just didn't seem to get it so I had to be diligent whenever he ventured near the stairs. About 2 months ago, Cole crawled to the edge of the steps, turned himself around and went down the stairs. I was so proud of him! My baby boy could go down the stairs :)

Since he was able to go up and down stairs he needed to extend this talent. So he chose climbing. And when I say climbing I mean this kid climbs everything! If it is armpit height or lower, it is fair game! The good news is with each item he climbs up he can climb down. I am so glad I took the time to teach him how to climb up and back down things. It was a lot of hard work, a few tears but all worth it in the long run. I hope you enjoy some of the pictures I've been able to catch of things he has conquered.

The Stairs
The BIG Stairs

The Kitchen Cabinet

The Dishwasher

Under the Bathroom Sink & in the Drawers

The Chair in his Room

Climbing out of his Highchair.

Tonka Truck

This Kids Chair
I don't have any picture of him climbing the fireplace (see height of fireplace in picture); however, he has climbs it everyday!

Bookshelves

He can also climb onto the bed, coffee table and couches but I don't have pictures of those things (yet). I love my little climber and I'm positive he will conquer Mt. Everest one day!