As per that last text if it's what i think it is, you can reply back, "omg that's awesome, how many steps is she taking? Does she get angry when she falls or cries or does she get back up? I love hearing this stuff"
- I think that would be cool, it's not pursuing, you're commenting on your kid and that is fine, no mushy talk about each other though, keep it real "homie" ;-)