‘I’m Here Buddy’

Cooper has always reached for a hand to hold when we are in the community. But not just any hand. Typically mom or dad.

He likes the comfort of us walking alongside him. Sometimes we lead. Sometimes he does. But he’s always an arms length away.

We often refer to him as a little old man. Cautious. Careful. He points out ice and mud and dangerous terrain with a point and a gasp.

He likes to lean in for hugs too. Which I soak up.

On our walk tonight, my two year old decided he needed a break from walking and made his way into my arms. Which made holding a hand nearly impossible.

I thought for a second he would stop. Sit down even. And we would be stuck.

My heart burst when I watched Cooper reach out to his younger brother and grab his hand.

And even more when Sawyer said…‘I’m here buddy.’

Cooper doesn’t trust a lot of people. But as he gets older, his siblings are making their way in.

It’s amazing to see.

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