All school year, Audrey has wanted me to walk her into her classroom. I casually ask her once every week or so if she wants me to just say goodbye at the front door. And at least once a month I ask if she wants me to let her out in the drop off line. These are my half-hearted attempts to encourage independence. But truth be told, I've loved walking her to her classroom (remember?) and have cherished every morning knowing it would end someday. That someday was today. As I stepped into the classroom and started to hug her goodbye, she said, "You don't have to come in mom."
Crush.
She was sweet about it. And casual, which I guess she learned from me.
I'm proud that she is ready to go it alone.
My girl is riding her new bike with pride, showing off how fast and strong she is.
She's picking up bugs and ants and inspecting them under her magnifying glass.
She's carefully selecting stripe-on-stripe outfits (they match!).
She's making up knock-knock jokes.
She's writing incredible stories.
She's putting on circus shows.
She's breaking my heart every day with her awesomeness.
I didn't know I could love so much until this kid.
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