We have had a lot of firsts around here lately!  I suppose with children that is to be expected, however, things seem to move so fast that the "seconds" come and go before I realize we've had a first.

Today, however, as I made my very first batch of the best ever play doh, things began to pop in my mind.

• Tuesday, we had our first ever all day craft day.  Precipitated by the lack of arts and crafts from a "I can't come up with a thing" Mama.
• Tuesday was also our first October 31st apart from Halloween!  I'm excited to add Reformation celebrations to this day beginning next year.
• Instead of just hiding on the 31st, we had dinner and bowling with friends.  This is the first time we've all bowled as a family (and it's been years since any of us have bowled!).  Can I just say bowling should be added to rear-end exercise routines.  Wow!  Those muscles you "never use"!
• Then there's the first time we've started school at 8am.  Thank you, daylight savings time!
• The first time son emptied the dishwasher without being asked. ('Cause "I wanted to bless you, Mama!")  Collective sigh!!
• First time daughter bombed in the toilet.  (sorry!)
• First time daughter has gotten up, chosen her own clothes and gotten dressed on her own.
• First time we've kept the van TOTALLY clean for a week! (no mice yet-thank the Lord!)

I can think of more, but I don't want to bore you further!  Needless to say, recognizing firsts can be an interesting experience!