“Live your truth. Express your love. Share your enthusiasm. Take action towards your dreams. Walk your talk. Dance and sing to your music. Embrace your blessings. Make today worth remembering.”
― Steve Maraboli
― Steve Maraboli
I don't get tired of watching my girls dance. When I look back, some of the pictures do start to look the same. But when I'm there, in the moment, watching them kick, leap and turn with a smile on their face, it is as beautiful a thing to watch as their very first dance recital. It doesn't have to be dancing. I enjoy watching Taya play her clarinet at a band concert, sing at her choir concert, get her serve over the net at a volleyball game. I enjoy watching Chloe learn a new piano song, run down the field during soccer and read aloud a really hard book to me. It is about giving my girls opportunities. Giving them a chance to try new things. Giving them my time and attention and letting them know that I am proud of them. Giving them a sense of sportsmanship--go out there and have fun and it doesn't matter if you win or lose. Giving them a chance to discover their passion. Helping them become "rounded individuals". And, when they win first place at a dance competition, nail their serve, memorize their piano song and kick the ball down the field, I am proud because I had some part in making them the wonderful individuals that they are and will continue to develop into.
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