This week I’ve been trying to convince Baby Girl that following through with something she started would be a brave thing. That’s true. Most of the time. And, it’s a valuable lesson to learn for hearts of any age. But, she taught me something else this morning. She taught me that sometimes, when you know yourself and what makes you happy and excited, the brave thing is to say “This isn’t me.” It’s not a good fit. It’s not my place. It’s not what I want. It’s not what makes my heart sing. And, that’s ok. Because being truly brave is having the courage to  stay loyal to who you know you are.

That girl.

No touch-ups today! I’m trying out some new cold press watercolor paper we got yesterday on the mother of all craft store browsing. When I see Baby Girl in her element, talking about her ideas, making her own choices, this is what I think.

I have a serious backlog of inspiring images and creative pursuits to share, which I hope to post soon. It’s been a wonderful summer having my sweet kiddos along for the ride every day. That, in itself, has inspired a greater desire to focus on building and living out what matters most to me.

Baby Girl declared this last week. And, sure enough, she IS good at yo-yos! She even gave me a few pointers on how to improve my very lacking yo-yo skills. I just love that she can recognize with pride when she is good at something and use that confidence to keep on trying. I want to remind her of these moments. To store up for trying the next new thing!

We’re citizens of the smallest world there’s ever been. It’s so beautifully small that our different ideas and beliefs and lifestyles and even dreams brush up against each other every day. Sadly, all too often I think we let that small world convince us we serve a small God. I’d rather help Baby Girl learn to play to the bigness of the God who spun this ball into existence. And let her own love and capacity to serve and bless match the bigness of the one who made her.

Pretty please.