Firsts

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There are many joys when it comes to being a parent but I have to say that one of the greatest (on a very long list) is experiencing all of the "firsts" through my child's eyes.

I have been on a swing a million times. Sure it is fun. As long as it doesn't go too high. Yes, it makes me smile. Sometimes even giggle.

But it is not that exciting for me anymore. In the almost 34 years I have been around, the activity known as swinging is...well.....nothing exciting.

Unless, I am watching my kids.

Then it is an event.

I smile.

I giggle.

I talk in a very high-pitched -excited- mommy- voice. I say words like "Weeeeeeeeee" and "Wooooooooooooo" and tell her "I'm gonna get your feet" more often than any human should.

I laugh.

I take approximately 89 pictures. Of the same thing. Just in case her expression changes for a split second.

I also etch this moment in my brain.

Because this is the last child of mine that will go on a swing for the first time.

I am not sure who enjoyed it more.

Princess or Mommy.