Watching the baby hit the turning milestone was an incredible experience for her as well as for both of us parents. It was in a way the first real attempt at mobility. The flaying and kicking that started in the second month notwithstanding, this was different. Here the baby was actually going that extra mile to do something that will ultimately lead her to adult, human behaviour. I hope I was able to explain what I meant!
It was also a celebration of evolution - to watch that little thing try so hard to get at something we take humongously for granted. Have you ever spared a thought at what it takes to turn on your side at a 90 degrees angle? But watch a baby try to do it and see for yourself - first she puts her head back (with great effort) at about 45 degrees, then slowly pulls her shoulders to match that angled head, then the torso turns to meet the shoulder line and viola, we are on our side! Don't ask us to go back again that easily though! That's a skill we still have to master :)
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