Firsts

Disclaimer:

I don't ever want my readers to think "Oh, poor Millers."  This blog is purely for fun and to give a realistic view of the life of a military family.

You may now commence reading.

Today was a HUGE day of firsts in our house.  Dude played his very first t-ball game against another team.  He also played in his very first piano recital.  Madelynn also played in the piano recital and while it was not her first, it's just as special and important as if it was.

In a military family the Soldier tends to miss a lot of firsts.  Whether it's a deployment to Afghanistan or Iraq, living in Korea with out the family, an NTC rotation or just being out in the field, they miss out on a lot of family firsts.

Because military kids have learned to share their Daddy/Mommy with the Army/Air Force/Navy/Marines they rarely complain about not having that parent there to cheer them on, clap or help blow out candles.

In our house, over the last 10 years, Steven has missed first steps and words, a first birthday, 1st grade play, choir performances, piano recitals, t-ball games and preschool graduation just to name a few.

But you know what?

In our house we try to look on the bright side of life!  He did not miss their births (thank the good Lord!).  He has been here for another first birthday and a sixth birthday and several other birthdays.  He was here for the first day of school this year.  And with the help of technology, he was able to watch today's piano recital and see pictures of t-ball in real time.

All this to say, this military life is what you make of it.  We choose to celebrate now and we will celebrate again when Steven comes home!  This works for you civilians, too! 

And from my point of view, this just means more cupcakes to eat!