thrill seeking is her game
About a month ago, I posted this picture on Instgram (underthesycamore) with the caption, “Thankful: how the things that exhaust me the most are the things, if given the chance, I’d never change.” This photo summed up how I was feeling that day. There were kids literally climbing and jumping on everything. And, yet, I wouldn’t change a thing. Even Little One (don’t worry I quickly grabbed her after this shot) is always climbing on something. I wouldn’t change a thing.
When I posted it on IG, there was a comment about how it was surprising that I let FireCracker jump from table to table. The comment was in no way mean or ugly – it was just a kind, honest thought regarding the picture. That comment made me think about my girl. Jumping across a 12inch gap between tables is nothing for FireCracker.
There are many moments she is so incredibly girlie – like protecting a box of rollie pollies or twirling in the living room before church.
But in all her twirly, girly stuff…she is also a little girl with three big brothers that has a whole lot of fire and spunk in her bones. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen anyone make mud look so cute. She’s been a FireCracker since the day she was born.
So, it brings me back to the whole jumping from table to table. The girl likes to jump. Off everything.
This summer she learned to flip from her daddy’s arms. She did it about 3 times and then was flipping off the diving board. We’ve had a few family front flip contests off the diving board. I’m the only person that can beat her. I plan to hold onto the title as long as possible….which may not be too many more summers.
So when I think about all her jumping and flipping and thrill seeking – I’m okay with it. I probably encourage it more than her grandparents would like. Of course, I provide boundaries and keep her safe, but I love that she embraces trying new things. She loves an adventure. She wants to go higher. Jump farther. Dive deeper. Spin faster. She’s my adventure loving girl….I have no idea where she gets it from.
For those that are wondering about that plane picture, you can click here to read that old post.
