Kindergarten

Today, my baby started school. I am feeling an amazing mix of emotions and I am having a hard time putting it all into place. I have thought of her so often today wondering if she is playing, eating, learning, nervous, hungry, tired, wanting to come home. Just yesterday, I knew how she was feeling every minute of the day...all I had to do was look at her. For the last 5 years it has been that way, knowing what she was doing most of the time. Now, as my mom tells me often, a piece of my heart is out there and it is walking around, going to school, learning to be her own person without me getting to watch. She told me yesterday that she prayed God would give her the courage she needed and I was gently reminded that she is in better hands than mine! So, today, I will do my best just to wonder what she's up to until I can see those big brown eyes and hear every detail of her day. As for Luke, well, he and I can't make eye contact for when we do, we see this tiny baby that we rocked, cuddled, walked, danced many a colicky night and we wonder where the time has gone. The years go by quickly even when the days seem to take forever at times. I am truly lucky, though, because I get to do all of this 2 more times!