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Fortunately not so far, and my youngest is almost old enough to bathe alone. I will miss that time
The "lasts"
The last time you do something with your kids. You almost never realize it when it's happening.
I first realized it with taking my daughter trick-or-treating. It was Halloween, and I was tired and dreading it. I headed home, got myself psyched up to take her out, and then when I got there she said she was going out with friends instead.
I realized that the previous time was the last time and I was never going to do that again. Despite being exhausted from work, I was heartbroken that I had not focused well enough the previous time. It felt like I had just wasted the opportunity.
She's almost 21 now, and I'm still talking about it. So, you know it hit hard.
Thank you for sharing that story. I’ll try to remember this!