Jack and I go for a walk almost every morning, but lately he’s been insisting on being carried a lot more. He used to only jump into my arms when he heard a big truck coming. Now, it’s like he just doesn’t want to put in the effort of walking. At first, I thought maybe he was outgrowing his shoes and they were uncomfortable, but he has no problem running around in them later in the day, or even once we get back to our driveway from these morning walks. Now I think he just prefers the view. He doesn’t have to pay attention to where he’s going or what’s in front of him. From my left hip, he can see traffic coming from both directions.
I wouldn’t mind at all except that these walks are supposed to help tire him out for his nap. How tired is he going to be if all the exercise is mine? So I put him down on his feet, take his hand. Maybe he immediately blocks my way with an “up-up”, maybe he walks a little first before the “up-up”, but he always ends up with the best view on the street.
Momma Betty
He’s got the view plus the comfort of snuggling Mommy. Perfect! Before you turn around, he’ll be refusing to hold your hand when you cross the street. “I’m not a baby, Mom!” Enjoy that sweet snuggling.