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The Last Time You Tuck Them In
A Parenting Wake-Up Call
Last night, I taught my son how to blow a bubble. We sat together for about an hour, each with a piece of bubble gum in our mouths, as I gave him a step-by-step tutorial. It wasn’t a monumental moment by most standards, but it felt special. Earlier that evening, he had asked me, “Mom, can you please teach me how to blow a bubble?” His words made my heart swell.
This wasn’t just about gum or bubbles; it was about connection. It was a small but sweet request, one of those moments when your child sees you as the all-knowing, all-capable parent.
The Beauty of Firsts
Parenting is full of “firsts.” From their first steps to their first day of school, we celebrate and document these milestones with photos, videos, and heartfelt social media posts. These firsts are precious because they symbolize growth and discovery — both for them and for us.
But as someone once told me,
“With our children, we celebrate the firsts, but we don’t celebrate the lasts.”
The Lasts We Don’t See Coming
The sentiment struck a chord. Think about it: we’re so focused on the next big milestone that the everyday moments slip away unnoticed and uncelebrated. The last time your…
