Independence

Well, I watched my 10 year old enter into 5th grade on Tuesday... excited and happy. He was always so easy getting on the bus and going with his friends.

Today I watched my 5 year old go onto the bus entering into Kindergarten. Where did the time go? Seems like just yesterday I was trying to figure out how to raise this little angel and today I watched her smile at me as the bus approached, waved and off she went. No hesitation, No look back, nothing.

Some of my friends say this means I did a good job with her teaching her independence. Honestly, it breaks my heart... don't get me wrong. I don't want the child who hides her face and cries when mommy isn't there... but I would've really liked just a glimpse back.... or atleast a look out the window with a wave. sigh..... I know as she grows her needs will change and my husband and I will always be there to help in absolutely way.

So today, I am reminded that again, it isn't about us at all... its all about her spreading her wings and taking the 1st steps into the next stage of her life....