He watched as his brother climbed up the tree with ease.  I snapped some pictures and then Luke ran off to find a bigger tree to climb. Oliver’s eyes stared up at me with a hint of sadness. He turned his eyes back to his big brother who was laughing and confidently climbing his next quest.

“Come here.  I’ll lift you up,” I said to Oliver.

His eyes lit up, “Really, Mommy?”

I picked him up and placed him in the tree.  He slowly stood up with my guidance and I snapped a picture.

I don’t think there is anything else to add…the look on his face says it all.