The morning sun shone brightly, casting a warm glow over the backyard. The grass was soft and slightly damp from overnight dew, and the air carried the crisp scent of early spring. Lily knelt on the lawn, her hands outstretched toward Emma, who sat a few feet away, wobbling slightly on her tiny legs.
“Come on, princess,” Lily encouraged, voice soft but full of excitement. “You can do it!”
Ethan crouched beside Emma, gently holding her tiny hands for balance. “You’ve been practicing for weeks,” he said, smiling. “I know you can do it. Take a step for us.”
Emma’s dark eyes darted between her parents, full of curiosity and determination. Her lips quivered into a tiny smile as she pushed herself up, balancing unsteadily on her chubby little legs. She wobbled forward, hesitant at first, befo
