Madeleine singing at her school’s talent showcase this evening

“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life that you have imagined.”
Henry David Thoreau

I’m suffering from an adrenaline hangover–the excitement of the last few days has totally wiped me out–but I wanted to share this picture and this quote. Madeleine overcame real anxiety and fear this week to perform tonight, and I am so incredibly proud of her. She was poised, determined and amazing–even while feeling nervous and afraid, which is the best definition of courage that I know.

Who was it who said a little child shall lead them? Mad, I’m taking notes.