It’s an odd feeling to look up to your young child. Now, I can see that she isn’t so little anymore.
At least, she doesn’t look so little. She still thinks like a kid most of the time – living in the present, excited by every little thing – but with astounding flashes of maturity.
Gradually, I’ve discovered that I’m no longer leading her. Quite often, she is leading me.
She is surpassing me in many athletic pursuits – skiing, running, biking, kayaking, even, possibly, hiking. For the most part; fortunately, I can still keep up.
And, I’m grateful, that for now, this means that I have an equal partner as we we explore the outdoors.
Maybe I’m just an optimist, but I’m hoping that she’ll still drag out her old mom for outdoor adventures, even when she does reach the turbulent teen years.
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