The Adventures of Truman and Fletcher- boy

Tonight in KC a gas line exploded beneath a restaurant...plumes of smoke rose into the sky, people ran(literally) to the hospital and the media inundated us with images of the disaster.  In these moments, I want to do nothing but wrap my arms around you and protect you from everything bad in this world.  And now, while you are so little, I still can.  I can run a bath, play some Beatles, and sing and dance with you.  I can distract you with a ball while in the background nothing but blue and red lights flash on the screen.  But when am I not allowed to protect you any more?  When do I have to show you that there is sadness in this world?  As much as I want the answer to be never, I know it can't be that way.  However, what I can do, even amidst sadness, is show you that there is beauty.  In the face of tragedy and chaos, uninvolved passerbys offered their assistance and drove victims to the hospital.  People who don't know the injured lifted up thoughts and prayers, and doctors

Friday, February 1, 2013 You let go tonight.  You let go and you walked on your own.  I realize that this is the first of many times that you will let go and venture out on your own.  And I've never been prouder of your independence. The look of awe on your face as you realized that you did this all by yourself was nothing short of amazing.  As you clapped your hands and literally applauded your effort, I cheered right along with you.  Your joy filled the room, and my cheeks ached from smiling.  Your tentative steps, turned into quick steps, turned into heaps on the floor, and all were followed by giggles and smiles.  Son, I hope that you always retain your positive spirit.  In life we try new things, we fall down, but in the end, if you can smile, you can get back up and try it again. I applaud you as you applaud yourself, and I always will. I applaud your independence, as hard as it is for me to let go ... but just like you, I'll learn. So, feet first, here we go....