haha, nice story friend and it's true kids are sensitive but once they grew up they gain in confidence and starting to explore the world fearlessly, you are little late but i hope sam will gain confidence much quicker than you, i observe one thing in your childhood shot friend that your smile not changed, your smiling expressions are same like they were 31 years ago, so keep smiling friend and wish you a very joyful and cheerful week ahead, Stay awesome.