Friday, November 9, 2007
So Many "Lasts"
I used to be ribbed mercilessly about my use/abuse of the "lasts." Let me explain what the "lasts" is and then you'll know why. I have an unhealthy obsession with marking the "last event" in a given time period. So tonight we observed as a family our "last" Friday night as a threesome family. From Monday night on, we're a foursome. That is a bit fearsome. So I marked this night in my mind as a milestone. I mentioned it several times through the course of the night, and I couldn't help but think of the movie "Anchorman" starring Will Ferrell. There's a gang of buddies sitting around laughing and Ron Burgundy keeps saying things like, "We're laughing!" Or "We're having fun." One fellow comments that it ruins the whole mood. Is that what my outward celebration of "lasts" is? A buzz kill on what should be a special night? Or is it even worth celebrating those kinds of firsts? To me it is and always will be. Tonight I will forever mark in my mind as a sweet memory of life before 2 children. A night to chase Kate around laughing, tickling, and cuddling on the couch before bedtime. A night that for some strange reason was far more emotional than I expected. It was a worthwhile celebration that I'll never forget. So here's to many more "lasts" to celebrate. If there weren't new firsts, there wouldn't be any lasts.
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I can not help but cry as I read about your last night with KAte. I can remember how I felt when your brother was born and you were not the only grandchild or our only child any more . It was a bitter sweet time for me. But as the years have past it seems like such a small thing now. It is such a blessing to have 2 Godly sons and a Godly daughter along with 2 Godly daughter in laws. My how the years fly!
Love, mom
I try not to think about it but in hindsight it's all too much. I too thought about it but tried to block out those thoughts just as Josh said, so it wouldn't be a buzzkill. Kate was adorable and watching Josh play with her was even more precious for me. I will forever mark that picture and the sound of both of them laughing so hard in my mind.
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