D-e-t-e-r-m-i-n-a-t-i-o-n

I have stood in the hallway outside Noah’s door and cursed his persistence. His unwavering need to always control a situation. His desire to consistently get what he wants. I grab at that silver lining in an effort to look for the positive. I tell myself, this quality WILL come in handy when he’s an adult. His persistence will grow to be less trying and more profitable for him when it is not at the expense of my sanity.

And then I see.

I watch as my little 5-year-old falls over 50 times and gets up, determined to master the latest new skill. He does not get discouraged, or even ill tempered. He skates and falls, and skates and falls, and tries to keep up to his sister.

Watch out Audrey, it won’t take him long…