it's been a week of firsts around here, starting with the first crafternoon in such a loooong time. first time back on the bike since i was three months pregnant, felt so good. first ride on the back of the bike for our little girl, she loved it [except for the helmet part]. first dip for the season in the river, brrr. first dip for the season in the backyard shell pool. first time swatching [oh so tedious, but worthwhile i keep telling myself]. first time casting on for a summer, cotton knit. first time i've had a block of four hours sleep in six and a half months. the first two raspberries off our vine this very morning, warm from the sun and delicious. first unveiling of wintery, white legs to the spring sunshine. first time she's waved, kissed us back, and sung along [to the Be Good Tanyas, makes those long days and nights worth it]. first time remembering how busy little ones can be. first time [since last summer] that a park in the shade is where it's at. first time since being a kid that i shower in the evenings, so as i'm not still in my jim jams come lunch time. first time i've seen a fluffy, baby silvereye learning to fly. first time i've seen a blackbird's nest [on our windowsill]. first time in a long time i feel in my heart i really know what i want to do with this one precious life i have. have you had any 'firsts' this week?
