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Heard a kid at the park tell his friend 'I did it all by myself' after tying his shoes... and it hit me.
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the_claire6mo ago
My four-year-old finally zipped up her own jacket last week and the look on her face was pure magic. That moment of "I can do it" is such a huge win for them. It's easy to forget how many tiny skills we take for granted now. Seeing them figure something out for the first time is honestly the best part of my day. It just fills you up with this weird happy pride. Those little victories are everything.
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jade2266mo ago
Wait, is it weird that I get the same feeling when my dog finally figures out a new trick? That pure "I did it" look is just the best. You're right though, @the_claire, it's all about those tiny wins we don't even think about anymore, like tying shoes. Makes you want to slow down and notice more.
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lindahunt4mo ago
You put that so perfectly, jade226. It's really the same feeling with pets and kids, that moment when the light bulb clicks on for them. Makes you appreciate how much work goes into just living our regular lives.
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