Miri-ism #1

I know, I know. The kid's 1. She doesn't talk (besides "Mama," "Dada," and a few animal sounds). But perhaps an -ism can apply not only to words but also to actions? Sure it can! This is my blog, dangit! (To be said in a Picard-esque voice:) Make it so!

Note: Miriam has been reluctant to even try walking. She's taken a few occasional steps here and there, but mostly she resorts to crawling and cruising around the furniture.

Today after loading dishes, Andrea closed the door to the dishwasher. Miriam, who had been leaning on the door and exploring the contents of the dishwasher, was suddenly standing on her own in the middle of the kitchen.

Andrea: Miriam! Look at you! You're standing all by yourself!
Miriam: Slowly looks down at her feet and legs. When it dawns on her exactly what she's doing, she teeters, totters and topples onto her bum.