Roll Over
Shula’s been trying to roll over for a few weeks now. She seemed to take a break in the last week and a bit but started up again this morning. Rolling over is all about neck and back strength and control which is why babies can’t do it immediately. As I watch her try to roll over, it’s almost as if I can see what she’s thinking…
“I need to roll over. Maybe if I just look over there my body will follow… hmmm… not working. I bet it’s these darn legs holding me back. They’re usually out of control and flailing around. I’ll just hold them up and try to swing them to the side… I bet my body will follow. Hmm. That doesn’t work either. I need to help them out! I’ll grab one leg and pull it over. That’s got to work… Rats! I just made it onto my side, but that’s as far as I go. Ugh! This is so frustrating! Where’s my toy?!”
Of course, it could all be a ruse. She’ll roll over the moment we leave her unattended on the couch for 30 seconds.