It's The Little Things

First time they sleep through the night

First time they smile at you

First time they roll over

When they take their first steps...

Life is full of milestones. As parents, we keep track of these things... At first, it is to make sure they are eating, sleeping, and pooping on schedule.  Then it is to make sure they are not falling behind little Susie down the street.  (We all do it, so don't judge me lol) 

But I think that some of the more important "milestones" are the little things. First time they tell you NO! First time you feel safe letting them take a bath without you hovering. And today - first time my six year old tied his shoes COMPLETELY unassisted. Seriously, it is GLORIOUS! And the look on his face was priceless. Of course the first thing he said was "Wait til Dad sees how fast I do that" ...the man has only been gone one day. Geez! ;)

When I think about how many "firsts" I still have to experience, I get a little lightheaded. Here are just a few I am looking very forward to:

• First time my oldest "understands"... Oh how I cannot wait for that! 
• First time my youngest goes one day without screaming... (you aren't here.. you don't know) 
• First time the hubby and I can go out for the night without calling in Grandma, or hiring an overpriced babysitter. lol
• First college acceptance letter coming in the mail. :)

On the other hand, there are many firsts that I am not looking forward to happening:

• First child learning how to drive
• First dates
• First child to move out
• First college rejection letter coming in the mail. :(

Now the "Facts of Life" theme song is stuck in my head.  But there is some truth to those words. We do have to take the good, take the bad, take them both and then you'll have...well, you get my point. ;)

For now, I will just bask in the glow of J's first time tying his shoes completely on his own. I wonder how long that'll last. :)