The day is finally here.

One of our youngest’s firsts.

His firsts also turn into our lasts, as parents. We won’t be going through it again, because we’re not having any more kiddos. 

Because we’re experiencing first and lasts simultaneously, this day, that has parents everywhere awaiting it, leaves me with a mix of emotions; from sadness & nostalgia, nervousness & trepidation, to excitement & pride, joy & love. I know it’s not the biggest event in the world to many, probably to most, but in my son’s 5 year old life, in kindergarten, they’ve been practicing and practicing – it’s highly important to him. He went over and over things at home. He was ready. 

It is a day filled with frilly dresses, clip-on ties, perfect ringlets & sharp little haircuts.

This day is filled with shy little giggles and loud, confident laughter. You see the outgoing clowning around, as well as heads looking at the ground,  with shuffleling feet and wringing hands. 

My son falls closer to the shy side, no over-the-top goofing around, but he did look up, remember the words and actions. He had fun and did well. 

I love my little man so much and, despite the pain, I went to the school for the big day…for his…

First School Christmas Concert! That’s it! It doesn’t take much to make me feel like we must be doing something right. He’s doing well, all of my kids are. I need to remind myself sometimes that all of my kids are doing just fine. The days when I can’t function seem to make them stronger, which makes me so proud of them. I’m super lucky and thankful for my family. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦👸🏼 (5 of us, sorry girls, but somebody had to be a princess…or perhaps, even better, the Queen!!! Lol)

To help with research and treatment for Trigeminal Neuralgia please go to http://www.tnnme.com (Trigeminal Neuralgia and Me) to sign a petition to have the World Health Organization (WHO) add Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) to their “Health topic list.”

Hopefully once day I’ll get it right, or at least have fun, while about it I write!!