We know the first time your child rides a two wheel bike or loses a tooth is a momentous occasion. In honor of January first, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite, lesser known, firsts. Have we missed any of your favorites? Please add to this list.
First time he tries peas
First time she walks on sand or grass in bare feet
First time he sees snow
First time she explains to you how to work your computer
First time she sleeps through the night (if ever)
First he calls grandpa on the telephone
First poop in potty- remember saving it to show your spouse?
First time she buckles herself into the car, with no help from you
First time she sleeps over someone else’s house
First time he gives you a handmade gift
First time finding the restroom by himself in a restaurant, and you allow him to “got it alone”
First time you leave her home alone to babysit herself
First time he is too old to qualify for the restaurant’s kids menu
First time she shaves her legs or first time he shaves his face
First time your teen drives herself to a sports practice
First day your youngest starts kindergarten
We wish you a year filled with many successful “firsts.”
Naline Lai, MD and Julie Kardos, MD with mommy of three Steffie MacDonald
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