Lasts

As parents we get so focused on firsts that we miss the lasts. Let me explain.

Yesterday, Amber posted about the first time Andrew stood up by himself. I actually saw it too. It was so cute. We were all smiling and laughing and cheering for him. But at some point this week, I think Andrew had his last breastfeeding. I had to get him a bottle at 5:00 this morning because I realized he's not nursing.

I think the lasts are just as important but are much harder to find and remember. Another last we've missed in the last year: Josh's last diaper. That's a huge milestone but because it's gradual, I don't think we'd ever have known when it was happening.

We have lots of other lasts coming up. I can't think of any right now because it's making me a little sad. Maybe that's why we concentrate on firsts.