Be Bold and Have Fun

Years ago, I watched “The Lost City of Z”.

I remember how the mother told her son “be bold and have fun” as she sent him off to travel the Amazon with his father.

Then and there, I decided if I ever had kids, I’d send them off like that instead of 
the typical “drive safely, be careful and don’t do anything I wouldn’t do” type goodbyes.

So, with a hug, kiss and “I love you”, I tell Ivy “have fun!” each time I drop her off or leave her behind.

(…then I walk away and pray for her safety)

There are so many amazing things to do and see around the world and I hope to instill confidence in Ivy by sending off on her adventures with “be bold and have fun”!