Samuel watches his older brother from the front door. I love how this picture captures Samuel's plight. He's eager to join James, but isn't sure how to navigate that step. He's resigned and determined all at once, shown by his upright stillness and the way he firmly grasps the frame.
I always thought it was so funny that my aunt had to get an extra deadbolt -- keyed on the inside -- so her little boy wouldn't escape into the neighborhood. But after watching the longing in my toddler's eyes, I think I might be taking a page from her book.
Samuel wants to go outside all the time now. He grunts and growls beside the doors until I acquiesce and take him out. It won't be long before he tires of waiting for me -- probably as long as it will take him to grow tall enough to turn the doorknobs. Yikes!
Bulls eye! Samuel corrects his balance right on target.
Samuel's footprints
2 comments:
What a cutie! I love the doorway picture. It's the life of a youngest child. No wonder they grow up too fast! Trying to catch up!
He's walking! Wow. I loved your post about the birthday party. What a trooper you are and so resourceful! I love Moon Cake! We read one just recently by that author and I had forgotten what his other books were. Hugs to you and your recovery.
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