Wicked

I've commented to Steve on several occasions that I find it remarkable that AJ has never broken any bones, to which he shushes me- lest I jinx him.

Truth is, I actually think it's testament to his athleticism that he hasn't ever broken a bone. I truly have never see a kid with as much body awareness, great motor skills, and natural athleticism as AJ. And not just as a 4 year old....as a 10 month old walker, an 18 month old who could skip, a 1 year old who would climb on the back of the couch and launch himself onto the coffee table (and land on his feet every time), as a 2 year old who would jump off the top of the swing sets, etc. etc. etc....You get the idea.

In the past I've had to allay people's concerns as little AJ climbed in and out of the shopping cart, stood on the arm of the sofa, tried to climb a jungle gym by himself when he was a mere 12 months old. Gave a knowing smile as older ladies gasped at his antics or impulsively stuck out a hand to "catch" him as he crawled about playground apparatus like a spider monkey.
Some may see it as carelessness, negligence even, but over time you start to know your child...know his limitations, know his abilities, know his physical boundaries. Owen's are not the same as AJ's. Tyler's will be different as well. But when it comes down to it, AJ can handle himself physically in just about any situation. And when he can't, he knows it and asks for help.

This morning I walked into our bedroom too see him doing this. I know this probably makes my mom cringe in horror, or my father-in-law comment about how he could "break his neck". :) Any "normal" person might find this concerning and tell him to get down immediately. But this is typical AJ, and he's physically capable, and not in any danger of toppling furniture or breaking anything of value, so I let him have some fun for a bit. And I vidoetaped it.

Check him out (and ignore our dirty bedroom):



Wonder what he's saying at the end there?


"THAT WAS TOTALLY WICKED!"

LOL