Strong Jane

What is it about the back of Jane's head that tugs at my heart?

{Jane, 7 months}

Her little neck, working so hard to hold up her head.

Her little shoulders and arms trying to keep her balanced.

There is so much effort in this pose she holds.

She looks ready to go and do something.

All by herself.

She looks so possible.

When she's growing more and more everyday,

I can't help but think of her growing up all the way.

Living on her own terms.  Learning things the hard way.

I want to pick her up.  I want to tell her everything.  I want her to learn things the easy way.

Then I look at her.

Her straight little shoulders.

Her head held high.

And know she can handle anything.