Letting Go

Today Hali is going home from school with a friend from her class. She is also going to be having dinner with her family. As happy that I am for her (she was all smiles today and last night and the night before) I feel like my responsibilities are being taken away from me. I realized as I dropped her off this morning I will not be picking her up. After reminding her to use her manners and checking that she didn't wear her stinky tennis shoes I said my goodbyes, with extra kisses and hugs. I could tell she was a bit nervous but I didn't want to dwell on that because I knew she would have a blast. I watched her walk all the way into school, both doors, and then slowly pulled away realizing that I did not have to be responsible for her for roughly another 10 hours! Where does time go? Then I got home and was greeted by my little boy man sitting ever so patiently waiting for breakfast. Alas, I am still needed. As grown up as my kids seem around other kids and friends they are still my babies when we are at home. I can't wait to cuddle up with Hali tonight in our jammies and discuss her day.

Oh, and she finally lost the second of her 2 front teeth! Much better! Very cute.