When did I get so sappy?

My friends sent me these pictures of Abby from a recent birthday party. I looked at the pictures while at my desk at work. I had to stand up go to the bathroom because I was crying. Why? Why do pictures of my little girl rock climbing make me cry?

I think it is the fact that she is so small and the wall is so big. The image shows her much bigger and much more grown up than I expected. Really, it is the fact that she looks so brave. I wasn’t there and she was okay going up that wall on her own. She is more than okay; she is smiling, looking into the challenge. That’s my Abby. I couldn’t be more proud of my little girl who won’t try broccoli but will try climbing a wall without a look back.