My Daughter's First Steps

Posted Aug 6th 2007 9:57AM by Eric Stromer

I watched my one-year-old daughter take her first steps today! I have seen this happen before with my two older boys but for some reason today felt different. First of all let me just say that my daughter is way easier as a baby than either one of my sons were. I think after two children one takes all the little advances in development for granted. Then all of the sudden, bam! There she went. Like football fullback Larry Csonka she just leaned forward with her head about nine inches from the ground and stumbled forward for nearly seven feet! My first reaction was, oh my god, she's going to crash! Then, as I saw her gain control of her body I thought, she's going to get a drivers license someday. Then, she'll date some guy and maybe even get married then... Then I stopped my mind from racing, picked her up and kissed her seventeen times and thought, today was a pretty good day.

Reader Comments

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1. Congrats on your daughter's first steps.. don't get too carried away on her future accomplishments yet! Enjoy the stage she is in first! LOL They are not all enjoyable. Next is the language explosion as you'll probably remember. That is by far the nest in my opinion. I just wanted to contact you in ome way, as my mother's maiden name is Streamer, originally from Von Stroemer. She always wonders if you are related in some way. :)
~Susan

Susan at 4:43PM on Aug 26th 2007

2. What a wonderful moment in being a parent.
I too witnessed my daughters first steps.
I hate to admit this, but I had to bribe her with
a drink of soda pop to get her to toddle to me.
This is still her favorite today.
By the way, she is now 26 years old and will be married 9/8/07. And it seems like yesterday...........

Sherry at 2:49PM on Aug 31st 2007

3. Eric, thanks for making my last painting job soooo much easier. I did it without the "painter's tape" and saved lots of time. I seemed so smart! Now, don't give your baby the car keys just yet....Enjoy Daddy's Little Girl. My baby girl is a 21 year old 6-foot cutie pie!

Bernice at 10:51PM on Sep 2nd 2007

4. WOW!!! But just wait until you see your grandbaby take their first steps, talk about coming full circle knowing you raised your child and now they are experiencing the same joys as a parent. It is as emotional as when your baby took their fist steps.

ENJOY FATHERHOOD, and remember your daughter will always be daddy's little girl.
Susan

Susan at 8:51AM on Sep 30th 2007

5. Ahhhhhhhh! So cool about your daughter. And yes, girls are so much easier as babies than boys; however as teens they will rip your heart out.

Eric, I've thoroughly enjoyed watching your how-to videos. I now feel confident enough to tackle all those diy projects that I've never had the guts - or know-how - to take do.

Thanks for unleashing the DIY WARRIOR PRINCESS within! YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!

Ann Onymous at 3:43AM on Oct 18th 2007

6. Congratulations on your little one's first steps! How precious those moments are, treasure them always, as I'm sure you are already doing and thank you so much for sharing them with your readers :)

Thanks also for all the great advice, you definitely make do-it-yourself projects look a whole lot easier than I ever thought they would be...thanks again and keep 'em coming!

Hilda >^..^

Hilda at 6:08PM on Oct 21st 2007

7. Eric - blast from the past time. What is it about old guys like us having babies? Must have been something in the water on Michigan Ave. in Evanston. Mine are 2 and 5. Here's to the late bloomers club. Congratulations on all your success - Jevne Meader

Jevne Meader at 10:48PM on Jan 7th 2008

8. so proud of you, having your own show...kids, the whole deal. i will never forget, however, the talented hubble and streisand keyboard rap-act(ahead of the times) that blew our acting class away. my husband and i watch your show, you are teriffic!
nancy

nancy cohen fredgant at 12:06PM on Mar 25th 2008

9. sweet, you got it! That is what life is all about is taking each step, being in the moment,working well and having joy in it all! God's little blessings! Treasure each moment and stages of all your babies, cos they grow and go! Love them always! (tuff and soft:)) I so love that I ran into your site thru a trailer in an email, your now in our favorites! Looking forward to all the many ways you will help my Husband and I to get projects wanted to be done~done:)
(we are proud parents of 3 children,2 sons and a daughter, plus 2 grandbabies, and we're just in our late 40's! it goes by sooooo fast! God Bless

Clara Anne at 5:00AM on Mar 29th 2008

10. Eric love you talking about ur baby girl and they need so much from Dad as boys need lots from Mom. From 10 yrs up, things can go crazy, just stay close and let her know she is #3 love of your life behind wife, #2 and she'll be ok. I know you will, always liked u, saw you with a family in La. and will never forget your tears, gentleness. Remember too, Jesus #1 in life. love in Him, bjc, Fla. ps don't work too much!!

BJ Cannon at 1:42PM on Mar 31st 2008

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Eric Stromer, host of HGTV´s ´Over Your Head´ and author of ´Do-It-Yourself FAMILY´ was named one of the "Sexiest Men Alive" by ´People Magazine´ with good reason. Stromer pulls off that perfect combination of construction know-how, comedy, and great looks in a seamless package that appeals to men and women alike. AOL Home is thrilled to feature Stromer's original DIY, home improvement videos.