The milestones are what make up a life. They're the measure of how we live our days. They're proof that we're making progress, even if it's one wobbly step at a time and even when we feel we aren't making any. And it makes the long haul of waiting on a long-term goal so much easier and happier! Who wouldn't want any excuse to have a party or to get in a good crying session over the multitude of life dramas your hormones want you to deal with, right?

So, in these pages, you'll find my love letters to the milestones that have shaped me--the ones that made me laugh, cry, and everything in between. From the mundane to the monumental, I've learned that every milestone has a lesson to teach us if we're willing to listen.