Fearful of the Future

As you can probably imagine taking one's first step is a big deal. I've been thinking a lot about this recently as Elliot is so very close to walking (or something very much like it). I think that the focus, most often, is on the physical step that takes place. The act of moving on your own, with only two limbs touching the ground, is liberating and opens up a whole new chapter in your life. That is why I have been considering lately how Elliot must be feeling about taking his first step. The emotional element of that advancement must be harrowing as well. Not only do you have the fear of falling face first into the ground (or whatever inanimate object might be ahead of you or behind you) but you may also have the realization that you are moving into a life more independent, which I imagine could be quite frightening as well. Elliot likes walking while holding on to mom or dad's hands, or holding himself up on their pant legs. Walking is solitary.
But I'm probably reading way too much into this. I generally over-analyze things.
We have been trying to be encouraging but not pushy when it comes to Elliot walking. At least as it is now we can almost keep up with him. Tough luck for us when he starts walking and running on his own.