Day for Celebrating Lasts

We often celebrate first such as our first day at school, our first job, our first home, the birth of our first child, their first steps, but we forget to remember the lasts. I once read a book that reminded the reader to remember and take great notice of the lasts. If you knew that it was the last time that your child would hold your hand to steady themselves as they walk, then you probably would hold on at least one more minute just to feel their little dependence in your warm hand. If it would be the last time your child would gives you a hug on the schoolyard in front of their friends, you would probably hug them just a little tighter, a little longer. It is often these endearing moments that slip away and are never to return. So today instead of looking forward to the first I have relished in a couple of "lasts".
Today marks the last day of summer vacation. Tomorrow the girls will begin their next year of school. It was a day in which not much expected because the routine of school will take over tomorrow. The girls enjoyed breakfast in their PJs downstairs while watching the "Pink Panther" on RetroTV. (Have not seen that one since I was a little girl.) Once that was done, Meagan and Sarah played the game of Life - the new version. Meagan was the banker, a girl after my own heart. Sarah carefully listened to all the instructions she was given. I had to help Meagan every once in a while figure out the correct exchanges to make. It was a great way to bring in a little bit of mathematics with some fun! Learning just never ends.
Today marks the last day I am in my thirties. While I have been reminded several times today that tomorrow is my birthday I am relishing every last minute that I am still 39. Yes, tomorrow I will be the big 4-0! I must say that I will boost about my birthday tomorrow since I am happy to have made it this far. This last decade brought with it many happy occasions and the most biggest challenge of my life. Today I remember that last of the thirties and how I have been truly blessed!