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Our 18 month old likes to be in the backyard. We have a lot of room for him to run and play, but there are many things that could injure him. So... we try to keep him close to the big kids when he is outdoors. From the time he realized he could go, he has gone. He tries to leave our yard. He has been very curious. As soon as we open the back door, he tries to take off. However, I have seen a change in the last few days. Maybe it is a result of all the "no's", or a result of all the injuries inflicted by leaving the safety of his big siblings fellowship. For whatever reason, he has been playing close to them. It is a beautiful thing. No one has to chase him around, he doesn't get in trouble, he has his siblings to play with, his risk of getting hurt is much smaller. It is good. I am thankful that he is being to appreciate the value of fellowship, community.