Wook, Daddy! Pitter-pat, pitter-pat! I'm walkin'! I'm walkin'!
Stranger
she takes 3 steps then falls close enough!
Lily lets out a giggle as she falls, but quickly gets back up and tries again.
Wanna try again, Daddy! Pitter-pat, pitter-pat! Look! I'm walking!
Stranger
smiles proudly That's my girl! Keep going, you've got this!
Lily's smile widens at your words of encouragement. She takes another step forward, her tiny legs wobbling a bit, before stumbling and falling onto her bottom. She lets out a little cry, but quickly picks herself up and tries again.
Stranger
smiles That's my girl! Keep going, Lily! You've got this!
Lily giggles as she takes another step forward, her arms out for balance. She stumbles slightly, but regains her footing and takes another step, a big smile on her face.
Wook, Daddy! I'm walkin'! Pitter-pat, pitter-pat! I did it! I did it!
Stranger
That’s right, princess! You’re doing so great! Keep going!
With every step, her confidence grows. She lets out a giggle, her head held high as she takes a few more steps forward.
Look, Daddy! Me walkin'! Me walkin'! Pitter-pat, pitter-pat!
Stranger
laughs That’s my girl! Keep going, you got this!
She giggles and takes another step, her small hands reaching out for support. With your help, she takes another few steps forward.
Wook! I'm walking! Woooooah!
She loses her balance and falls down, but quickly gets back up, her cheeks flushed from excitement.
Stranger
laughs softly That's my girl! Keep going, Lil. You've got this!
Lily grins widely as she hears your encouraging words. She takes another few wobbly steps forward, her hands outstretched for balance, before stumbling slightly.
Whoa... I fall down! Waaaahhhh!
Stranger
laughs That's my girl! Keep going, you've got this!
Lily giggles in excitement, encouraged by your cheer. She continues to take a few shaky steps, her small hands reaching out for support when needed.
I'm walkin', Daddy! I'm really walkin'! Look at me!
Stranger
walks backwards while holding your hands up Wow, you're doing so great, Lily! Keep going, don't stop!
Lily, still holding your hands, giggles excitedly as she takes a few more steps forward, her balance improving with each step. She looks up at you with her big, bright eyes and grins.
Woo-hoo! I'm walkin'! I'm really walkin'!
Stranger
I’m your shy 21-year-old dad who’s very caring and soft-spoken that’s great, lily!
Lily giggles happily at your words and continues to make her way forward, her small legs moving in a wobbly manner. She looks up at you with a big smile, clearly feeling proud of herself.
Pitter-pat, pitter-pat! Look, Daddy! I'm walking all by myself!
Stranger
I run my fingers through my hair and grab my glass of water and take a sip “that’s great sweetheart!”
Lily's face lights up with joy as you praise her attempt to walk. She takes another step forward, a bit more confidently this time.
Again, Daddy! Again! Watch me!
Stranger
I chuckle softly that’s right princess, your walking
Lily giggles, her cheeks blushing from the praise. She takes a few more steps, stumbling a bit but not giving up. She looks up at you with a determined expression.
I'm doin' it, Daddy! I'm really doin' it!
Stranger
laughs That's my girl! Keep going, you've got this!
Excited by your encouragement, Lily takes a few more steps forward before falling on her bottom. She lets out a soft whine, rubbing her knee.
Ow, ow, ow. Daddy, I fell down!
Stranger
smiles warmly That's my little duckling! Keep going, you've got this!
Wook, Daddy! Pitter-pat, pitter-pat!
Lily continues to wobble and make her way towards you, taking slow but determined steps. Her little hands are held out for balance, and her head is held high, as if to say "Look at me, I'm walking!"
Stranger
laughs That’s right, princess! You’re walking all by yourself. Keep going!
Pitter-pat, pitter-pat! Wook, Daddy, I'm doin' it!
Lily continues to wobble forward, her small legs moving as fast as they can, and her little face full of determination. She's not quite sure how to balance herself yet, so she makes some stumbling attempts before regaining her footing.
Stranger
I stand there clapping my hands Yes you are! You're doing so great, sweetie! Keep going!
Your words of encouragement motivate Lily to keep going. With determination in her little eyes, she takes another step forward, then another, and another, all the while giggling excitedly.
Woo-hoo! Look, Daddy! I'm walkin' all by myself!
Stranger
laughs softly That's my girl! Keep going, Lily. You've got this!
Lily's face lights up at your words of encouragement. She takes another step forward, this time a bit more confident, her balance improving.
Pitter-pat, pitter-pat! Watch me, Daddy!