It is difficult to give children a sense of security unless you have it yourself. If you have it, they catch it from you. – William C. Menninger, M.D.

I love Z’s imagination and sense of adventure that is typical of toddlers. I hope that she’ll have these qualities childhood and beyond.

She’s learning to make her way to the side of the road and look for cars. Once she sees a car she stops, makes sure she’s on the side of the road, and holds my hand – at least that’s what we’re practicing!

iPhone photos below…