It really is that simple. I wish I had received this kind of support.

Wow that’s cute and bittersweet.

Just remember, parents, it goes the opposite way too. Sometimes a kid has real talent, but lack of encouragement doesn’t push us to cultivate it. Kids pick up on what you say, or don’t say, more than a lot of parents realize.

Pretty fucking wholesome.

In 20 years these things will resurface and she’ll be glad to have had the experiences. When you’re born as a blank slate, sometimes you gotta skim things to catch up, then go back to things you want to learn more thoroughly.