August 23

There's something utterly endearing about watching a very small person carrying a very large object.

The little guy lugging the giant panda is Brady. For whatever reason, he decided that the enormous panda needed to make the pilgrimage from his bedroom to the family room this morning. He heaved and grunted his way down the stairs, through the dining room, and over to the couch.

The surprising thing? Though he asked me to carry his beloved Bear Bear --who is tiny by comparison-- he insisted on carrying the panda all by himself.

I loved his dedication. (And how adorable he looked as he worked.) The whole scene reminded me of how life should be approached: with tenacity, dedication and a whole lot of strength. And thank God He's around to give us plenty of all of those things.