i know it would be way too easy for me to document every single thing that maddalena ever did for her whole life. it would be. i mean, if it were up to me, in 38 years i’d still be going strong with my documentation, all “maddalena’s first jury summons! age 40!!” complete with photos of her husband kicking me out of their house because it’s like 4am. oh yes, i’m picturing this scenario aaaaall too easily!
despite my tendancies, though, i do try to be reasonable! but riding in a saddle for the very first time?! oh gosh. now, that’s a moment to be preserved! i mean, that’s kind of right up there with taking your first steps, if you ask me!
there was one day last weekend that was just so beautiful, so we decided to throw my old child’s sized saddle [still way too huge for maddalena!] on casey, and maddalena had her first ride as an official, saddled up equestrian. i was so so proud of her, and she was absolutely thrilled with herself! but also, totally calm and confident, like she’d been doing it for years. she has such a natural way of carrying herself on top of casey that keeps me asking myself over and over how on earth she’s only two years old when she sits on that horse like she’s so much older! and though i really, seriously don’t want her to ever feel like i’ve forced horses on her, i don’t see how she can’t spend her life riding a bit! it just looks so good on her. fortunately, so far, it’s truly all been her idea. 🙂
i think it’s pretty cool, too, that the reason we even have a child’s sized saddle is because not too long ago [but actually, so long ago!] i was the child. it’s crazy every time i think about it… same horse, same saddle, and a new generation. i love it.
She truly does look like such a grown up lady up there! I can't imagine my two year old ORA my four year old for that matter doing so well. She's meant for a life with horses. Good thing she has such a supportive mama.
horses are in her blood! she can't fight it! she looks great up there!
Too cute!
Look at her!! Can't get much cuter than that. She looks like a pro on that horse 🙂
hahah i love that document everything first jury summons, she is 40, and the awkward 4am shot 🙂 she looks like a natural being on top of that horse!