"All By Myself!"

Twenty swimming lessons later, Daniil let go of the instructor's hand and paddled off on his own. Everything in its own time. Here he is swimming "all by myself" under noodle bridges held by the other toddler boys in his class at the local YMCA. I wasn't there in Russia to witness Danya's first baby steps. Hopefully the orphanage staff erupted with cheers. I did get to witness Danya's first doggie-paddle, solo, this past Saturday. A proud moment for him and me both.