I knew it was coming. He’s been on the move like a crazy man. I wasnt really pushing him to roll from back to belly (he had once or twice before, he was actually crawling before rolling back to front, wasnt worried though) because I knew once he got it his mobility would surly take him off the bed. I remember going through this with Cash too. Thats right, family bed with both my boys, luckily not at the same time. We got Cash out of our bed at 14 months.

So anyways, Cruz was taking a nap on Sunday. I had fixed a beautiful medley of fresh veggies from my parents garden and took it onto the patio to get a little sun. I could hear the monitor but felt compelled to check on Cruz after a few minutes. He was fine so I went back outside to finish my food. I got this feeling a few minutes later….I just wanted to come inside. As I did I could hear the faintest cry. I knew what had happened in that instant. He fell. I dropped my veggies and ran sprinted into the room.

The worst part is I COULDN’T SEE A DAMN THING! Since I had been out in the sun I had sun spots rendering me virtually blind. I yelled for Carlos. I could hear Cruz under his crib (which is right beside our bed doing a lovely job of caring for the cloths I have yet to fold). I went to grab him out, but since I couldnt see I got scared I could hurt him. I jumped up turned on the light and there he was, finally in sight. Snagged the little bug up and gave him a check over. As soon as he was in my arms he stopped crying…good sign. He had not one mark. He was completely fine, THANK THE GOOD LORD!

It was for sure a leaning experience, tough one at that. He now stops when he gets to the edge.