Anna Beatriz Pereira Alves, an adult model known online as Anna Polly, tragically fell to her death from a hotel balcony in Brazil. She was 23 years old and had been filming with two men for content on an adult site. The incident took place at the Mont Blanc Apart Hotel in Nova Iguacu, a town about 25 miles from Rio de Janeiro. Alves was found lifeless in the courtyard below the hotel.
Her boyfriend, Pedro Henrique, spoke to Brazilian magazine Quem, confirming the details. “All the information about the case is already in the hands of the police, and they are investigating,” he said. He added that if someone is responsible, they will face consequences. Alves died from the fall, and there was no chance to save her.
The news broke on January 23, but it wasn’t widely reported until days later. A friend of Alves shared how shocked everyone was. She had big plans for her future, hoping to grow her social media presence and take on new projects. Her sudden death left her friends and family in disbelief.
A spokesman for the Baixada Fluminense Homicide Unit, which is handling the case, confirmed that the investigation is ongoing. “We are working to understand what happened,” the spokesman said. They are considering all possibilities, from an accident to something more serious.
Graphic footage of the scene has been shared online, showing a body covered with a blood-stained sheet, believed to be Alves. This has added more attention to the tragedy, but authorities continue their investigation. Alves’ death remains unclear, with the police trying to piece together the details.
Pedro Henrique has paid tribute to his late girlfriend on social media, saying, “It’s so difficult without you. The pain in my heart is growing with every hour.” Despite the tragedy, her supporters remember her enthusiasm and the many things she hoped to accomplish in the future.
Nellie Jurgy and her husband Bryce are two lovebirds that enjoy a bit of internet celebrity status, as the pair is known for their family-focused YouTube channel “The Jurgys” with over 233.000 subscribers.
If there’s one thing that Nellie always wanted, it was to completely redecorate the master bedroom. However, due to a lot of work and other things going on in life, it never really happened.
Luckily, Bryce had the perfect opportunity to surprise his wife with the bedroom makeover of her dreams!
When he realized that Nellie would be away from home for a couple of days to lead a church youth camp, he decided to work hard and give her a big surprise when she’d return back home.
Bryce transformed the master bedroom and didn’t leave a spot untouched. You can see Nellie’s reaction in the video at the bottom of this article, and we’re pretty sure that she absolutely loved it.
When Nellie left for her church trip, she had no idea that she would be seeing a completely new bedroom when she returned. It was the surprise of a lifetime!
For the past years, they’ve been remodeling their house – but they never seemed to make it to the master bedroom, until now.
In the video that was taken by Bryce and his friend, we get a quick overview of how the bedroom looked before he started remodeling the whole thing.
Even though it’s definitely nice and comfortable, the bedroom is also quite bland. It’s understandable why Nellie desperately wanted a bedroom makeover.
The first thing Bryce did was replace their bed with a brand new, king-size Helix one. After putting it together, he could finally focus on choosing some new decorations.
It might be considered a risky move to go ahead and choose a new bed without your significant other, but Bryce guessed that Nellie would approve – despite the advice he was given by his best friend.
After a trip to the store, he brought home a beautiful and large mirror and he also brought back some lovely green friends – both real and fake. Sunflowers are Nellie’s favorite plants, so he made sure to bring one of those.
The best piece of decoration, however, didn’t come from the store. Bryce hand-crafted a beautiful wooden sculpture of mountains that fit in perfectly.
He even recycled a bunch of older crates for his piece of art and made sure to install an LED light at the back. It just gives the whole thing and the entire room a beautiful extra touch.
Bryce didn’t have a lot of time until his wife returned home, so he worked day and night. Quite literally, because at one point in the video, it’s 3:30 AM.
As the finishing touch, he figured out where to put all of the decorations he bought. We must say that it is quite a transformation indeed and everything looks great together!
When he finally satisfied and everything was perfectly put in place, he figured it was time to reveal his big surprise.
When Nellie returned back home, Bryce interrupted her and made her put on a blindfold right away.
When the moment finally comes and Nellie enters the room, she takes off her blindfold and can’t help but smile. She was completely surprised and even asked her husband “Who are you?” because she didn’t expect this at all. The incredibly happy look on her face truly says more than a thousand words.
She adored absolutely everything! The decorations, the sunflowers, the shelves in the corners, and of course, the hand-crafted mountain masterpiece as well.
However, there was one thing she hadn’t realized yet: the brand new bed.
When she jumps on it, it seems like she really recognizes just how much effort her husband put into this makeover in a short amount of time. He really went the extra mile and Bryce definitely deserved a big kiss for all of his hard work.
What a lovely couple and a beautiful surprise! Be sure to watch the bedroom makeover and Nellie’s reaction for yourself in the video below.
If you have ever decided to start a home renovation project, you know that they are NEVER as simple as they first seem! They always take more time than originally expected, cost more than desired, and need more work than you thought! Even though they can be annoying, most of us still have to do some home repairs occasionally. Thankfully, people like Ken can show us the way.
Check out this easy guide on fixing wall cracks!
Unless you live in new construction or a perfect home, you have encountered cracks in your wall and ceiling. For the most part, these cracks are harmless and are just the result of your house settling over time. Even though they are harmless, they don’t look great! They can mar a perfectly good wall with an ugly scar.
Using these steps, you can easily take care of the cracks caused by your house settling in only a few minutes!
If you are ready to get a smooth finished wall without annoying cracks, it’s super easy! Just follow along and do the steps with Ken. The great part is that this DIY project only takes minutes and is super easy.
1. Prepare the area
Most cracks occur around thresholds and doors. Since we will be painting, it’s better to be safe than sorry! Just grab some painters tape and make sure you cover the exposed areas around the door that you don’t want to be painted.
2. Open up the working surface
This might be the most fun part! In order to have better access to the crack, we are going to open it up a bit. The best way to do this is to grab an old screwdriver and just pull the tip through the drywall, scoring and widening the crack. After you widen it, just use a damp cloth to clean it.
3. Apply fiberglass tape
We want to make sure the issue doesn’t come back! Using self-adhesive fiberglass tape, simply put a strip that covers the area well. This is going to make sure it stays reinforced and doesn’t become a repeat problem.
4. Apply drywall joint compound
This sounds fancy, but it really isn’t. Just spread out some compound onto the area to fill in the spaces. Using some pressure and a paint knife, press the compound into the area. After it has time to dry, scrape off any bumps with a pass or two of the knife. When the first coat is smooth, add a second coat in the same way. After the second coat is dry, add a third and final coat while ensuring no lumps or bumps.
5. Scrape and sand
We are almost done! Using the painting knife, make sure there are no rough spots in the compound with a pass or two. After that, take your sander of choice (a wood block with 100 grit sand or Ken’s preferred choice of a specialized drywall tool works). Go over the area and make sure it’s super smooth. Do your best to get into the crevice of the ceiling! Dust off the area, and lets prime!
Country singer Thomas Rhett is known for his heart melting love songs and upbeat country jams. If you are a follower of his on social media, you know the real stars in his family are his wife and three daughters. His wife, Lauren, and three daughters, Willa, Ada, and Lennon, have stolen the hearts of all Thomas’ fans on social media.
Once again his wife and one of their daughter’s, Ada, have stolen the spotlight from their famous daddy and husband.
Lauren decided to have Ada, unknowingly, participate in the fruit cup challenge. What is the fruit cup challenge? It has taken social media by storm. Parents leave some type of treat or candy in front of their child and tells their child not to eat it just yet. The parent leaves the room but has a hidden camera in the room to see if their child will listen. The reactions and decisions by children have been hilariously adorable.
Ada, adorably dressed in a pink ballerina outfit, was left alone with a cup of jelly beans. Do you think she ate the jelly beans?
Ada was left alone with the jelly beans for about a minute and a half.
It was only ninety seconds, but for a toddler with an appetizing bowl of candy in front of her it must have felt like days. She wanted those jelly beans more than anything but her mama told her to be patient and she wanted to listen. Ada even reminded herself out loud,
“So berry patient.”
Ada’s wait was hard for her but it is adorable for all the viewers. Ada keeps eyeing the bowl of jelly beans and then eyeing the door her mama walked out of. What is going through adorable Ada James’ mind? We might never know but in the silence of waiting she squees and giggles with excitement. She needs her mama to come back, because her excitement for her jelly beans is taking over.
Can she keep waiting?
Ada starts to lean in closer to the jelly beans, it is getting harder. She blows on the jelly beans as if they were her birthday cake and candles. Then the excitement has left her and her patience is starting to fade. She becomes quiet and just stares at the jelly beans. She wants them so bad but she also wants to keep listening to her mama’s direction.
Temptation is starting to get overwhelming. What does Ada do?
Ada does not start secretly eating her treats, she pushes them further away from her. Maybe if they are further away they will not be so tempting. Ada quickly changes her mind on that decision and brings the jelly beans back and even closer than before.
“Come over here, kay,” Ada tells the jelly beans.
It has been over a minute since Ada’s mom left the room and she has not even touched them yet. This little girl has more patience than most adults!
Ada adorably touches one but pulls her hands back close. Yet, this touching of a jelly bean brings a huge smile to her face. She wants them and she wants them bad. Lucky for Ada her mom comes back into the room quickly after.
“Did you eat any?” Lauren asks Ada. Ada shakes her head no.
Ada passed the fruit cup challenge with adorably flying colors. Her mom asks her again to make sure she did not eat any and Ada excitedly, and honestly, tells her mom no. When her mom tells her she can eat some, her fingers quickly grab the beans she so patiently waited for.
No matter who you are, learning to navigate middle and high school is a real challenge.
As we all know, learning good social skills is key to navigating the adult world. Other kids are a notoriously hard audience and they notice things about us that we may not notice about ourselves. Although a lot of our insecurities or differences might be on the inside, some of the hardest situations come when we have something outwardly obvious that makes us different.
In particular, being pregnant is a hard thing to hide.
For 13-year-old Kennedy Griest, she found out firsthand after her friends took a picture of her at a pool party.
Griest is a normal high school student in Michigan who had a picture of herself in bathing suit put online. After it was posted, several of Griest’s friends noticed something unusual about the photograph. One of the comments was particularly pointed:
“Oh my God, look. Kennedy’s pregnant.”
Still, this was even news to Griest herself.
As the rumors started to spread around the school, Griest denied them and said that she and her boyfriend had been using protection. After reflecting, however, she realized that she had missed some telltale signs—she thought it was all just the normal ups and downs of puberty. To put herself at ease, she decided to take a pregnancy test.
As it turns out, the tests came back positive and Griest was indeed pregnant.
After confirming the news, Griest plenty of gossip and dirty looks.
Despite all the pressure, however, Griest decided to keep the baby and successfully gave birth to a healthy little girl, Adalyn, in October 2014. Although she knows the situation is a difficult one, Griest says that giving birth has ultimately changed her life for the better:
“I don’t know how to word it but I didn’t know who I was, so I guess being a mother is who I am. And that’s all I know and that’s all I want, is to be the best mother possible.”
Despite what others said about her, Griest was brave in standing up against the pressure and making her own decisions.
Though teenage pregnancy often comes with plenty of stigma attached, Griest’s courage to follow her heart remains an inspiration. “Although [Adalyn] is a little sassy,” Griest says, “she’s perfect, and I wouldn’t want to change anything about my life.”
The mother who received criticism following a viral photo has spoken out, clearing the air.
You may remember last year when a photo went viral of a mother at the airport. In the photo, her infant daughter was laying on a blanket on the floor while the mom checked the phone.
The image quickly went viral online with numerous people criticizing her actions without any information.
After all, at a glance, it looks like the mom is just playing on her phone or relaxing and put her baby on the ground so she could get some relaxing time.
Just a few days ago, however, Molly Lensing, the mother in the photo, talked to TODAY Parents about the photo, what really happened and how it has affected her. She told the news outlet that the child in the picture is her youngest daughter, named Anastasia, who at the time was 2 months old.
The photo was taken in an airport in Colorado during 2016 while the mother and daughter were struggling to get back home after a visit with family. Lensing explained that the two ended up spending over 20 hours just sitting in airports. While that is annoying for anyone, it can be especially frustrating and exhausting with a 2-month-old.
“We had the unfortunate luck of being stuck in the middle of the Delta computer shut-down.”
Between delays and multiple re-bookings, the hours passed on and on.
Lensing pointed out to TODAY that not only did Anastasia need to stretch, but Lensing had to keep people in the loop.
“Anastasia had been held or in her carrier for many hours. My arms were tired. She needed to stretch. And I had to communicate with all the family members wondering where the heck we were.”
When put in perspective, laying your daughter on top of a clean blanket on an airport floor so she can stretch while you let your family know where you are seems perfectly reasonable. After all, any parent knows that a baby doesn’t want to be held for a full day straight – they need to wiggle a bit and be free.
Lensing thought that the adventure itself was stressful enough, but a few months later, the photo went viral.
It began with Lensing seeing the photo of her and Anastasia online. Once someone figured out who she was, she started receiving Facebook messages. While some parents supported her, many said she was a bad parent.
Lensing is a part-time pediatric nurse. She explained that:
“I absolutely feel as though my privacy was violated. I had recently started working on a labor floor, and I was terrified of my co-workers or boss seeing the photos and comments and believing I should no longer work with infants. Thankfully, this never happened.”
The fact that someone with a less understanding workplace could have lost their job from a viral photo like this – that doesn’t include critical information – puts the entire thing into perspective.
That should encourage others to stop criticizing other parents, but it likely won’t.
Today, Lensing usually doesn’t think about the pictures. When they appear online again, however, she can’t help but remember them.
“I ignore the photos and the comments and lean on those close to me who know the real me. I am powerless compared to the internet, and I know that I am the best momma to my girls and I know that I cherish them and am raising them the best I can.”
Based on the limited public activity on Lensing’s Facebook page, it certainly does seem like she is an excellent mom with a happy family.
This photo of her; her husband, Nick; and their three daughters from November 2016 definitely shows a smiling family filled with love.
Lensing also shared a more recent photo of the family with TODAY.
In this photo, Anastasia, who was just 2 months old at the time of the viral photo, is already a year old.
Since the pandemic happened, talks of weddings have simmered down significantly. From excitedly scheduling wedding dress fittings to planning bachelorette parties to intimate ceremonies with virtual guest lists, tying the knot has suddenly been simplified drastically.
You’re still genuinely happy for those of your friends tying the knot but you can’t help but sigh with relief at the thought of being able to cut down on expenses: plane tickets, an appropriate outfit, a meaningful gift.
But because the world refuses to stay in lockdown any longer, brilliant minds from all over came together to produce vaccines for the safety and protection of all.
It’s the kind of good news that basically prompted everyone to go back to their original plans, especially those who once thought the big day had to be postponed once and for all.
You should know though, that weddings aren’t expensive for the couple alone. Family and friends feel the financial weight of the occasion, too.
So what’s the next best thing to do? Find ways to save (and get paid), that’s what!
1. Get rewarded with the first step.
With their enticing “Spend, save, and invest responsibly” tagline, Aspiration makes the first step to saving up easy and rewarding. A lot of banks come up with sign-up bonuses that are great but it’ll take you a year or two before you can actually enjoy the perks. Aspiration, on the other hand, takes on a simpler approach. You can enjoy an extra $100 just for opening an account! All you need to do after setting up an account is make a minimum deposit of $10. You’ll then receive three direct deposits of at least $500 from government benefits or your paycheck. You also get to enjoy up to 10% cash back on purchases. It’s FDIC insured with military-grade encryption so you won’t have to worry about getting scammed. Great deal, huh? Talk about a great way to get back what you’ve spent on that recent wedding!
2. Shop wisely with the help of a virtual assistant.
Browsing online catalogs for the perfect wedding gift can be both fun and tricky. There are so many awesome items that’ll make you forget about one very important factor: the cost. Fortunately, there’s a free service that alerts you when you’re about to go over your budget. When you add this service to your browser, it’ll survey other websites for cheaper alternatives to the gift you’re eyeing. Not only that, you can get discount coupon codes and other price-drop alerts, too! Now you can get that wedding gift for much less.
3. Earn from shopping… for toilet paper.
Sounds a bit odd, doesn’t it? But don’t knock it ’til you’ve tried it! There’s an app called Fetch Rewards that gives gift cards for toilet paper and other items in the grocery. Just download the app, take a photo of your receipt showing you bought one of the listed items, and get rewarded with gift cards to Walmart, Amazon, and more. Enjoy easy savings on your favorite products with this genius app!
4. Get paid to play Solitaire.
What year is it again? You read that right – solitaire. The good thing about this earn/save hack is that you can do it on the road, while eating, whenever you can! It’s an iPhone app called Solitaire Cash where you can earn per win. Careful not to get too carried away because the app has higher-stakes tournaments, too. If you’re able to solve the deck faster than the rest of the players, you can win cash – from $1 to $83! Just download the free app to get started.
5. Earn money by watching videos.
Why didn’t we find out about this sooner? We spend hours on our phones just watching video after video, earning nothing from it! This is a great way to save up for your wedding outfit or a gift for the bride and groom… or something nice for yourself. InboxDollars pays users to watch short video clips online, from recipes to celebrity drama! After watching videos of your choice, you just have to answer a few questions. This can earn you up to $225 monthly! Easy, right? You’ll even be given a $5 bonus upon sign up! Hello, plane tickets and wedding outfits.
Now may not be the best time to spend money but when special occasions call for it, know that there are always better options – options that let you spend wisely and save more. Keep an eye out for more money-saving tips! You’ll be surprised to know just how many there are.
Parents have so many opportunities to do things with their kids. The type of things that create lifelong memories. Sometimes, that involves horseback riding, trips to the zoo, or skiing. For two little twin girls, their favorite activity was fishing with their dad. But on one particular outing, things didn’t go quite as planned.
Safety first
Regardless of what parents do with their kids, safety is always the priority. Sure, they want the children to have fun but only if they don’t get hurt. While fishing, one small girl had a big mishap. Fortunately, she didn’t sustain any physical injuries although her pride might’ve been damaged a little.
Posted online
What happened during this father and daughter fishing trip was posted by the mom. While she felt sorry for her daughter, she found humor in the situation and so did more than eight million online viewers. Let’s just say…things went awry.
A beautiful day
It all started with the twins wanting to go fishing. It was beautiful outside so why not? They expected nothing more than a fun-filled day. At first, the twins stood on the bank hoping to catch a few fish.
Family tradition
The girls constantly ask their dad to take them fishing. For them, it’s not just about casting a line but spending time with someone they love. It’s become somewhat of a family tradition.
Bonding time
With a pond directly across from their home, this gives the dad a chance to bond with his girls. And having fished so often, they’re pretty good. For the most part, they know what they’re doing even at such a young age.
What a mess
But their last fishing trip turned into something scary yet hilarious. You see, one of the girls named Paisley got a reel completely entangled in her hair. The father explains that he cast his line from up on the deck while sitting in a chair.
Reeling in the line
With the pole set between his legs, he started to reel in the line. But without his knowledge, Paisley had crawled onto the deck and underneath where he was sitting. That’s when she poked her head out between her dad’s legs. So, the more he reeled, the more her hair became entangled.
This was major
The reel didn’t wrap around just a little of Paisley’s hair but almost all of it. So, she had this big thing stuck to the side of her head. Although he tried for several minutes to get her hair untangled, he couldn’t do it. That’s when he decided to call his wife.
She couldn’t stop laughing…
…the mom that is. In an interview with a local news station, she explained that it was hilarious. And being so funny and unique, she knew immediately she had to videotape it. That way, she could show it to Paisley when she gets older. Hopefully, she’ll find the incident as hysterical as her mom did.
The solution?
Well first, the mom had to disassemble the entire reel. Otherwise, there was no way to untangle the girl’s hair. Then, piece by piece, she pulled strands out of the different pieces of the reel. As you can imagine, this took quite some time to complete. But finally, the girl’s hair was freed.
You can watch the story by clicking on the video. You’ll probably laugh right along with everyone else.
Surviving a week with only a budget of $10 did not seem possible before, but this housewife proves that it is!
If you’re a Mom and you’re given only $10 to spend for a week’s worth of groceries for yourself, would you believe that this amount is enough to cover everything you need? It’s hard to imagine if this feat is possible, but one Mom finally did the challenge and proved that $10 is indeed enough!
The Quaint Housewife is a YouTube channel dedicated to wives and moms who are intent on being the best homemakers while keeping their budget minimal. You can check out this channel if you love budget shopping, budget cooking or anything budget-friendly for your family.
On one of its videos, The Quaint Housewife did a “$10 challenge” which is basically grocery shopping for only $10 to be consumed in seven days. This challenge is meant to help moms on a budget in handling money emergencies such as loss of a job, sudden sickness or having college students which would require a mom to tighten an already limited budget.
Buying all your 7-day food needs for only $10 seems impossible, but The Quaint Housewife says it is!
Going to the local grocery store with only $10 in her pocket, The Quaint Housewife went to the vegetable aisle first. She immediately saw scallions for only 54 cents and grabbed one pack.
These veggies are not just good for your health and your taste buds, its price is very affordable, too! The Quaint Housewife is planning to cook some tortillas in the coming week and the scallions she found will be perfect for the dish she’s got in mind.
Still within the vegetable aisle, The Quaint Housewife came across stacks of green bell pepper. These veggies are full of flavor and will make every meal smelling delicious. She grabbed just a piece and went on to the next item on her shopping list.
A balanced meal will not be complete without a bit of fiber and fruity sweetness. And where could you possibly get all of these? By eating bananas, of course! For only 42 cents a pound, The Quaint Housewife decided to grab five pieces that are “a little green so they don’t go bad too fast.” All in all, she was able to get a couple of pounds of bananas for only 84 cents!
Veggies may be necessary for a healthy meal, but so as bread filled with carbs that will keep you energized throughout the day. The Quaint Housewife wanted to make tortillas for the coming week and decided to buy white corn tortilla bread. To go with her meal plan, she also bought pinto beans, a great value pasta sauce and a pound of thin spaghetti.
Of course, The Quaint Housewife did not leave out her needs to make the most important meal of each day: breakfast. Opting for an affordable cereal with raisins, a gallon of milk and a carton of egg, The Quaint Housewife is finally ready to go to the cashier and see if she was able to hit her target of not exceeding over a budget of $10.
And indeed, what seemed impossible was made possible.
The Quaint Housewife bought all her groceries for only $9.67! But, the real challenge awaits her at home because she must make sure that living off of groceries worth only ten bucks for seven days is also possible.
As unbelievable as it may sound, The Quaint Housewife also made it through seven days with three complete meals each day using only the products she bought for less than $10.
She carefully planned her meals and was able to use all of her groceries wisely. Her meal plan does not look so bad at all, considering she spent so little.
This $10 challenge is an absolute success, and if this housewife can do it, surely we can all do it, too. Should there be any emergency and the need to be extra careful with spending arises, we can all be assured that ten bucks is all we need to ensure a week’s worth of food on our table.
There are many videos of babies online and none of them would fail to brighten up your day. This is one of the reasons why baby videos are always viral.
They can make anyone’s day with their smiles and adorable giggles.
There are also babies who are talented at a very young age.
Some can already sing like a pro while there are also little ones who can already rock the dance floor.
This particular viral video starring a baby girl would surely make your day.
Well, the camera was initially set up for her mother who was working out. She was recording the entire session to probably see if she was doing the right thing.
But her baby surprisingly appeared all of a sudden.
The little one simply approached the camera and it turned out she was about to show something amazing. She unexpectedly danced it all out with a cute smile on her face.
In the clip, you would also see that this baby has potential in dancing. It’s because she happily danced in front of the camera.
It’s so fun to watch!
No wonder why it has already gained over 13,000 views on YouTube and nearly 47,000 on Rumble.
If you’re having a not-so-good day, you shouldn’t miss this video. It would definitely make a lot of difference to your mood.
For sure, you would love to play it over again just like many others. The baby’s lovely smile is enough to make our day but she added some adorable dance moves.
Without her knowing, she could already make many people happy.
Mom’s reaction was priceless.
She was just busy working out then her daughter surprised her like that. She probably got more delighted than us.
That’s why you would see her laughing so hard behind the baby. You can tell that she also didn’t expect that at all.
Some of the viewers expressed their delight in the cute video.
“She was precious! I love how she turned her head at one point to look at her mom. She could see her mother responding in a positive way. Awesome and adorable –thank you for sharing this, it made me smile,” one viewer said.
This comment is just proof of how hilarious and cute the baby is. Even her mom who was supposed to be focused on her workout routine couldn’t help but laugh out loud.
Another commenter said:
“You win Sunshine, most adorable baby video EVER!”
It looks like this commenter has already decided. This is the best one for her and we couldn’t agree more. Although it’s just a 36-second video, it’s still as hilarious as the first time I’ve seen it.
Now if you want to see more dancing baby videos, there’s a compilation video on YouTube. The said clip has already been viewed over 3.5 million times so expect that it’s enjoyable to watch.
Babies are truly big blessings. With their tiny and fragile bodies, it’s stunning how they can already leave a remarkable impact on us, adults.