Milestones

Wow, it's been a while.  I've been keeping myself pretty busy, but hopefully I can not let the blog slide again this time.

So........ tonight, I had a moment with my munchkin.  We hit one of those "Big Girl" milestones.  Lately, the whole big girl thing has been great!  She got her big girl bed from grandpa for Christmas, she is proud to brush her teeth, and wash herself in the bath like a BIG GIRL!  This has been great for her behavior!  Dramatic changes in her listening at home!  It's wonderful.

But the big girl moment tonight, well it made me realize how real the big girl thing really is!  I actually teared up, and just squeezed her so close when I realized she has two loose teeth.  One of which is REALLY loose!  Wow... where did the time go?  When did she get this big on me?  Why can't I pause it, or at least find the slow motion button?

I mean, she has had milestones on and on since birth.  You know... crawling for the first time, saying her first word, or even standing up and taking a few steps across the room!  WOW, how amazing?!!  I mean, I didn't get this emotional the first time she wrote her own name.

No, there really is something about her losing those baby teeth that really hit home.  Maybe it's the fact that it's the last "Baby" part of her left?!?!  Or maybe its that its just so different than all the other milestones?!?  All I do know is that, even though its amazing, it's happening too fast.   Can't she just stay my little girl FOREVER?  Nice idea, but unlikely.

Anyways, as I sat there on the edge of her bed, squeezing her and cryin' a little, I realized that this is only the beginning.  In just 8 short months, she is going to be starting KINDERGARTEN!  Oh man, really?  And then I thought further ahead.... she's gonna start to like boys in the next 10 years!  AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!  Or even worse, she is gonna grow up and get a drivers license!  Then what?!?!  Graduation?  College?  MARRIAGE?!?!?!?!?!

Yeah yeah, she is a bit young for me to be thinking about those things but I wanna be prepared.  I saw that tooth wiggle and I LOST IT!  I mean really?  I get to be the tooth fairy now?  HOW COOL IS THAT?!?!

I remember every one of those milestones thus far, and each had an impact.  I cherish every moment, and will continue to.  But wow... she's really becoming a BIG GIRL.  I'm sad, Im happy, I'm proud, I'm excited, I'm well.... just an emotional mess right now!  And I LOVE IT!

When you get your moments, milestones, and adventures, CHERISH THEM, 'cause they don't stay that size forever!

Thanks for reading!  Happy new year and may 2012 treat you well!

Goodnight,

Chris