Walk like a man

Case,

You've been walking for a couple months now — traversing your way through every room in the apartment for what seems like miles each day — but yesterday you got your first chance at some "walking around" time outdoors.

You took to it like a pro. The small hill and the occasional obstacle that required climbing up and/or over in what passes for our backyard made navigation difficult at times, but that never stopped you.

At one point, I tried to hold your hand to steady you. You didn't want ANY of that. You were determined. That moment of independence made my day.

There will be always be hills to climb and obstacles to overcome. You will fall — literally and figuratively — plenty of times as you make your way through life. Just don't lose that spirit you showed as you wrestled your hand from mine and stumbled confidently through the grass. As long as you keep getting up, moving forward and believing in yourself, you'll be fine.

Love,
Dad

Winding road

Case,

There are so many things I want you to learn as you grow older, and I am confident that I will be able to help teach you them. But if you want to know how to relax, you're going to have to consult someone else.

Love,
Dad