Shea didn’t want to go to Santa Cruz this weekend because the car I rented was too fast.
I sat her down and said, “Baby, I don’t want you to ever miss a thing because you were too scared. I promise I will not make you ride anything and I will sit there with you while your sisters go on stuff. Just try.”
She did try. She is afraid of things that move too fast or up too high. She will fist fight with a bear, but won’t get on a step ladder. She went on the sky coaster that goes over the whole boardwalk. THIS IS HUGE for her! HUGE!
Then Alyx convinced her to go on the ferris wheel! Up high and moving fast. She did GREAT.
When it was over she said, “See mom, I didn’t miss anything I didn’t want to miss.” And she thanked me.
I want to believe I am being a good role model for my kids, even though I am taking it to the extreme with skydiving, and I think today proved that I might actually be on the right path.
My baby girl went on a ‘scary’ ride and lived to tell the story! and I will be hearing about it for MONTHS! :)
6 responses to “Baby girl is doing GREAT!”
yea for not missing out…and yea for a sister that helps you not miss out…and YEA YEA YEA for a mom that is raising three beautiful girls.
it’s nice when you get to witness the fruit of your labor, isn’t it?
That’s awesome. I wanna raise my kids to not be afraid to try. You are doing that same thing. :)
peace…
Yay, way to go facing your fears….You are doing an awsome job with your girls…you rock my friend…..Sending you *love* and *hugs*…….
wtg shea :)
Yay. I miss you guys. Glad to see you having fun and making awesome memories. Mom and grandma used to go to Santa Cruz and stay when she was little. One of moms friend had a place at the beach and they would walk to the boardwalk when they were teenagers. Anyway, I love you guys and miss you. come see me soon.
xoxoox
K
I’m crying for you and for her. Awesome!