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Maia has been practicing her walking skills for the past month since she took her first steps in May. She is so funny because she started taking steps even before she knew how to stand up by herself. She's always on the go this little one and has never been able to stand still long enough to well, stand still. So instead she just goes. And falls after two steps or so.

She's improved quite a bit though since she first started practicing, and today she can walk alone for about 10 to 15 steps without falling. She walks from Mama to Daddy, and from coffee table to sofa, even from the living room into the kitchen. She is quite happy about her newfound mobility, and likes to clap for herself when she makes it to her desired destination. Her balance is quite extraordinary and she sometimes walks sideways, almost like a little shuffle... we wonder how she's able to keep going, but she does! 

Clara has not learned to walk or stand by herself, and yesterday seemed quite annoyed with her inability to move like her sister. We are trying to work with her, and for now we have her practicing standing on her own, which she will sometimes do (unlike her sister), and walking with us holding her hands. Clara still needs to learn how to bend her knees when taking steps, and hasn't quite acquired the balancing act. She'll get there, but a little more slowly than Maia. To each her own time. We love them both for their unique personalities and qualities and talents. More about this later. 

Here is video of Maia walking.