Milestones

Aren't milestones great? They come at all different stages of our lives and at all different levels. They can be small and insignificant or they can be monumental and noteworthy. I suppose that the significance is measured by the individual -- for what to me is monumental, may to you, seem small and insignificant.

Today, Wednesday, March 25th, was a milestone day. I had to take something around the corner to a neighbor and ward member, neither Derek nor Scott were here to stay with Kyle. Normally, I would insist that he go with me -- I'm a tad overprotective (or so I'm told) -- but today I asked him if he wanted to go or "stay here". He said, "stay here". So I iterated and reiterated that he needed to stay in the house until I got home. Then, trying not to hyperventilate, I got in the car, drove around the corner and delivered my stuff. I didn't linger and explained that I'd left Kyle alone for the first time. I was instructed to call and let my friend know if he was still here when I got home.

I calmly drove home, parked, held my breath and came in the door, where I was greeted by a huge smile, a hug, and "'Or 'ack".

I'm breathing normally again, danced a little jig and celebrated a major milestone. Okay, I was only gone for 10 minutes, but hey.....BABY STEPS!

So you be the judge.....small and insignificant -- OR -- monumental and noteworthy?