The Trio & Me

6. Be part of all of the kids big milestones this year

This year feels big for all of us. Not just in small, everyday ways – but in the kind of moments that mark change, growth, and the quiet realisation that time is moving forward whether we’re ready or not.

For our little family, this year holds some incredible milestones.

Mia has officially stepped into adulthood, and with that comes a whole new world of responsibility, independence, and navigating life in a way that feels both exciting and overwhelming at times. Watching her take those steps has been emotional in ways I didn’t quite expect, because it feels like just yesterday she was small – and now she’s out there building her own life.

Mace is in his final year of primary school, which feels like such a significant transition. There’s so much excitement in that, but also a lot of growth behind the scenes. Living with Autism, ADHD, and Apraxia of Speech means his journey has required a level of support that goes far beyond the typical, with countless therapies and consistent work to help him build the skills he needs to communicate and understand the world around him. And yet, through all of that, his progress, his resilience, and his determination continue to amaze me.

And then there’s Emily.

This year, I’ve watched her step into a new level of independence that has made me both incredibly proud and a little emotional. She got her licence, bought her first car, and has started to explore the world beyond our home in her own way, on her own terms. (And with a lot of nerves from me 😅)

For our family, these moments are everything.

Because for me, growing up was very different. I didn’t get my licence until I was 23, and that only came after saving up and paying for lessons myself, because there was no one there to teach me or guide me through it. There were so many milestones I had to navigate alone, figuring things out as I went without the support that I now get to give my own children.

And that’s something I never take for granted.

Being in a position where I can support my kids, help them achieve their goals, nurture their interests, and stand beside them through these defining moments is something that means more to me than I can fully put into words.

I have always tried to be present – through every school assembly, every parent-teacher interview, every moment that mattered, no matter how big or small.

But this year feels different.

Emily is finishing high school, which marks the end of 13 years of early mornings, packed lunches, school drop-offs and pick-ups, and all the little routines that quietly shape family life. And as that chapter comes to a close, I find myself feeling an overwhelming sense of pride and gratitude that I have been able to be there through it all.

So while this goal – being part of my kids’ milestones – is something I have always strived to do, this year holds a deeper significance. Because we are all stepping into something new, together.

There is so much to celebrate, so many memories to create, and so much love and joy to share as a family.

And as I look ahead – not just to the rest of this year, but to the years beyond – I feel a sense of excitement for everything still to come. 

I can’t wait to see what the next 40 years bring. And I can’t wait to keep showing up for every milestone still ahead.

🤍 K