As I took my first unsteady steps outside my den, the world unfolded before me like a vast, shimmering tapestry. The cool water clung to my fur, a newfound sensation that filled me with delight. My eyes, wide with wonder, reflected the sparkling light of the world around me. Each breath was a revelation, each movement a dance of discovery. The exit to my den was a portal to a universe of endless fascination, where every sight, sound, and sensation was a gift waiting to be unwrapped. And in that moment I understood why my mother had to leave sometimes, not just for the sustenance she brought back, but also because her heart belonged to that vast, wonderful world, as mine does now.
