September 20

This afternoon, we went to a backyard party hosted by one of Adam's co-workers. It's not something we do especially often, so we repeatedly went over the ground rules with the kiddos as we drove over. And fortunately for everyone, they had a great time.

And the good times really rolled after the sun went down and the deejay cranked out the dance music. They all went nuts hoofing it on the grassy dancefloor to the sounds of Pharrell and Taylor Swift and a bunch of bands I can't even name. It was good to watch and laugh (yes, I admit it, at them at times -- Isaac's Robot Hands were beyond hilarious) as they fearlessly put their moves on display.

That kind of courageousness --that live-out-loud, don't-care-what-anyone-thinks, inhibition-free courageousness-- kind of dies out in most of us as we age, so it was a big blessing to see our young ones fully embracing it. It's a good reminder that though we don't, we should all strive to live without --or maybe just with less-- fear.