Self-errific

Selfie by KID

Selfie by ME

Who takes a better Selfie?  Me?  Or my kid?  My daughter would say it’s HER…  I would have to agree.  She just seems to be able to capture the moment without over thinking about how she looks and what people might think of her.  That’s what I love about my kid.  She is confident and lives in the moment.  We had a terrific “girls day out” in Vancouver to kick start the spring break.  Love spending time with my little girl even though she’s the same height as me, yet 1/4 my age.  Let’s not talk about that. #loveyoutobits

BLOG REVISED:  I am taking a moment during spring break to slow down and hang out with my kid.  Observing her for the last few days has been spectacular.  I am reposting this blog entry with this addition.  There is no question in my mind that my kid teaches me something new everyday.  It’s humbling and I am grateful.  A couple of opportunities I had the chance to watch my kid from afar I would like to share.  Albeit stalker-like, sometimes I have to spy on her a bit as a parent to see my kid as her authentic self.  My first observation was in Vancouver at Starbucks.  I was in line to go to the washroom and my kid at the table alone with my latte playing games on my phone.  She was so cute.  All I could think of was, “I can get used to this lifestyle.”  She was surrounded by many people coming and going from the coffee shop, yet she felt confident and secure.  I loved that.  My second observation was from tonight’s curling game.  For childcare reasons, my kid had to hang out with me and come curling at Ladies Night.  She had a choice of watching or playing the game.  She opted to play to pass the time away.  SHE WAS AMAZING.  With so few times being on the ice this season and little experience gained a few years ago… she did great!!!  I loved watching her slide out from the hack to deliver the rock.  I also loved watching her sweep the rock.  She was using techniques that I’m reluctant to use.  I was so impressed.  Best of all, her team defeated my team by 9 points.  I’m so proud of my kid.  #bestspringbreakever