Some days I find myself wishing that I was more like my daughter. No fear. She has a willingness to try new things that I really wish I had. She never ceases to amaze me. I’d like to think that we had some part in helping her be this way.
We’ve always tried to encourage confidence in her. Letting her know that she most definitely CAN do things, and that she is successful. We also let her fail, and learn from those moments when they happen. An example of this would be her disappointment with not being able to get her own shoes on. There were tears shed, shoes were on the wrong feet, and sometimes went flying across the entry way. Eventually she got it, and all on her own when we weren’t looking. She ran over one morning with both of her running shoes on the right feet, and the velcro done up.
We try to let her always know that she is safe, and secure when with us. We will always be there for her. We are there to talk to her, and listen to her. Letting her know that it is okay to feel sad, angry, happy and so many more emotions. She knows that she is more important to us than anything else.
She has this incredible willingness and drive to just try. Maybe it’s going down the slide backwards just to see how that works, and how it feels. Or it’s trying a new food. We actually just introduced her to the incredible world of milk and cereal. Odd right? No idea why it took us so long, she never asked to have cereal the same way we eat it, so we never thought to let her til now. Guess what, she loved it! Her willingness to try new foods definitely is not from me… that’s all her dad! We also have a willingness to try new things together as a family. Not long ago Jason went running through the sprinklers that were on at a local school, and encouraged Evie to give it a try to. There are going to be so many more first we have together as a family where we try new things. We cannot wait.
I find myself so incredibly thankful for her amazing character, and personality that seems to be filled with no fear. While I find myself packing some bandaids now just in case, for whenever we go out, that’s alright. I hope to never be the one to get in her way or tell her she cannot do something. Reach for the stars baby girl. We’ll be there to guide you a long the way.
You can see a a bit more of Evie’s fearless ways by following Discovering Parenthood on Facebook, and Instagram.
Capri was fearless last summer (turned 2 in August) but this year, going on 3, she has found some “fear” and hesitates to try things until her dad or I show her that it is OK first…even if it is something that she used to love to do like jump off the diving board or go down the pool slide. I hope Evie keeps her fearlessness (is that even a word?! hehe!) <3 Christine, The Choosy Mommy, http://www.choosykids.blogspot.com
I love this post! I can’t help but equate this description of your daughter with real wonderment. She sees something in life and through trial and error must figure it out! I just love her curiosity and drive and determination. You may have a stubborn one on your hands though!
Your daughter sounds incredible. You are lucky that she is so willing to try new food.
I love the picture of her running through the sprinklers! That’s what childhood should be. Being able to explore and try new things knowing your parents are your safety net to keep you safe along the journey!
I couldn’t agree more. I love that photo, she is a free spirit. Kids should get to run around wild, and free.
Mine had little fear, she’ll try pretty much anything.
Love this! I’m so glad your little girl is so adventurous. I hope she stays fearless and always wants to explore. You sound like wonderful parents. 🙂