Like most two year olds mine is rather rambunctious. Several of the past Sunday mornings have been spent on the boat, just father and daughter. My wife and seven year old would go to church while I would watch Gabby. While the community at church is a very accepting and forgiving bunch, two year olds and church can be a test of endurance for all.

It has been amazing to see how well she does on the boat. A couple of the weekends I worked on sanding the brightwork and putting a new coat of finish on. I would hand her a sponge brush and she would work along side of me. At other times she would examine the different parts of the boat. She behaved very well. I enjoyed quality time with her knowing that anytime you can spend one-on-one time with your child it strengthens the bond.

Earlier this week I needed to run to the grocery store. I grabbed Gabby to bring her along for the ride. I strapped her into the car seat and she looked up at me. Boat? Yes, another sailor is born!

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