Little Steps

Baby bear-

This is our last week at the little yellow house at the top of the hill. The one where we built our first nest, the first place poppa and I had together, then we brought you home, a special little package from the hospital. Your first room, your first memories, our memories together. Now we move onto our next chapter, we close this one and seal it with a little smooch. Its a shame we had such terrible neighbors that would always slam doors, yell at each other, be up at all random hours in the night. But i'm sure when I look back on this time the bad memories will be lost in the shadow of all the great times we had together. The summers were hot, the winters were chilly but in between all of that, we had laughs, tears of joy, sleepless nights and so much more.

Another memory to add to this chapter is your first real steps. Today you were so adventurous and wanted to explore more than usual. I was hesitant but kept a close eye on you and you started walking, waddling is more what it looked like. But you took steps, many times, in the bathroom, the living room, then finally the kitchen. I didn't have to coax you much, just step away from you and watch you move towards me. I got so excited and called Poppa to let him know. He was so proud. Wow, no matter how tired, stressed, etc. When I come home to you, it all goes away and you give me a little kick of energy. Just enough to get me thru the afternoon. I love you little scooter, -Momma.