Brave

A wise person (several actually) once said being brave isn't the absence of fear, but being able to triumph over it.  Amelia lived this today.  After a few years of wanting earrings, she finally got her ears pierced.  Now, I know babies get their ears pierced and it isn't exactly skydiving.  But hey, did you read the quote?  It isn't about whether or not other people are afraid of something.  It's about whether or not you're afraid of it.  I can certifiably say Amelia was terrified. So, it may not seem like a big deal to some, but I couldn't be more proud of my girl.  She's now the proud owner of a new set of amethyst earrings, a new level of confidence, and only dropped a few F-bombs during the piercing...