independence day
Over the past few days, I've prodded, then guided, then watched, as Greta has swum out into the pool, dunked her head, walked alone across the divider wall, and done pull-ups on the diving board (with a little parental stabilizing).
I'm finding that, even more than "I love you," the phrase I say most to her is "You can do it." In later years, that will possibly be expanded to "There is little that determination cannot accomplish." I can't wait to see her vote her own way, have her own opinion on Schopenhauer, worship according to her own conscience and philosophy; and in the meantime I'm having a blast watching these first steps.
I'm finding that, even more than "I love you," the phrase I say most to her is "You can do it." In later years, that will possibly be expanded to "There is little that determination cannot accomplish." I can't wait to see her vote her own way, have her own opinion on Schopenhauer, worship according to her own conscience and philosophy; and in the meantime I'm having a blast watching these first steps.
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