On Pink Bracelets & Growing Up...

I remember how proud I was when our kiddos earned themselves BLUE Bracelets last winter -
Such a big moment for them, and for us as parents...

In the months that followed that, we've taken swimming lessons on and off ~ and since finally springing for that membership - have been spending a little more time in the water...

I remember thinking my heart couldn't possibly hold anymore pride...for it was already bursting...
And then this happened...

That's a pink bracelet Ladies and Gentlemen...
The pink bracelet that means she is certified to swim alone - in the 8 foot deep pool at her leisure...without her  mom or her dad or her swim instructor...
This is a big year for us - Kindergarten AND passing the deep water swim test? Awesome.

Be still my heart...

As you know, she's not terribly into pictures these days (and after a 40 minute swim lesson, she was pretty tired)...so she didn't really give me much to work with here - but this documents the occasion just fine I think...

Hailey Elizabeth we are so very very proud of you.
Your hard work, your perseverance, your willingness to push yourself outside of your own comfort zone...

Keep up the great work kiddo...

You are going to move mountains.