Milestones...

One of the greatest joys of having children is watching them grow and reach milestones. These "firsts" are what, as parents, make up proud, make us feel as though we have created genetically superior offspring. These important events are forever etched in time through pictures, baby books, and endless bragging to unsuspecting strangers at the check out stand. For me, as a mother, these milestones are what make those early hourly feedings worth it. I will always remember Hannah's first smile, or Jake's first haircut (yes, he was 2 months old!).
For my dear husband, milestones mean something totally different. They mean, freedom, exhaust and dirt. Yes, daddy's two little girls reached an important milestone today marking the beginning of what will (hopefully) be years of riding.