past...I have been mentioning to Laura since she returned to school in January that she could begin walking in by herself. I mention it in passing, no real pressure, just making her realize she has to start taking these steps.
Well, today was the day. She said this morning that she would like to walk in today. We talked about it. She definitely had some concern about whether I was leaving her on the street, or at the door. I decided we would drive today which would let me get her there but still keep Jenna and I out of entrance reach. So we stopped in the bus entrance. She knows many of her friends get off the bus at that same spot and walk in - I think this gave her some confidence. It certainly makes it easier for me to not have to take Jenna out of her car seat, walk Laura in and then get her all buckled back down but as I was driving home.
Howerver, as I drove home I realized with this little step she just expanded her independance. My baby is growing up - again. You never know which steps or milestones will bring on these feelings of meloncholy - I certainly didn't expect it to be this one.
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