We have all heard, "first time for everything" throughout our lifetime. I remember my first skating competition. I wore a blue dress that my mom made and I beaded myself. The rink the competition was held at has been gone for years but it was one of my favorites because it had a mural around the entire rink so it made it look like you were skating outside.
Think of how many times a first comes into your life. First kiss, first time riding a two-wheel bicycle, driving a car, first time you try a new food. Many firsts come in and out of your life during your entire lifespan.
Recently my daughter and granddaughter and I experienced a first time going for a spa day. As the due date comes closer and closer for our fourth grandchild, my daughter wanted a relaxing pedicure. My granddaughter got to experience her first time getting her toes painted by someone other than Mom or MiMi. She took it all in and we had a good time. While at the salon we encountered a couple and their first pedicure experience. The young lady talked her boyfriend into getting a pedicure. He didn't seem too enthusiastic at first, lots of laughter and strange facial expressions between them but it provided laughter and chatter among the customers and staff. He was definitely a trooper to go along. I know my husband even when we were dating would have never and will never have that first experience.
Our other granddaughter had her first dance recital. She definitely has showbiz in her blood already. Watching all our grandchildren experience many first time things will be a joy.
It is not just about one time situations though. Repeating things you enjoy helps too. We watch sunrises and sunsets many times throughout our life, yet each one is like seeing it for the first time.
I guess the music group Foreigner knew what they were doing when they had the song "It Feels Like the First Time". Each experience in life is different and sometimes better as time goes on.
