Last Monday, E had her first day of nursery school. I was so nervous for her. I was anticipating a crying, clingy, and screaming child. I even warned the teacher on Meet the Teacher Day. She may have to pry my little girl away from me.

So as I got her ready for the day. She seemed extremely excited. We drove to the school and on our way in, she notices the brand new playground. She was so excited. We went up the stairs and I told E that she'll have fun and I'll be back. She goes, "Okay, mommy, Bye!" and walks right into the classroom. I was stunned. My little girl is ready for school. I waited outside the door and did not hear her cry. Wow, she's really ready for school.

I was in tears. I couldn't believe how independent she has gotten. I didn't have to experience a crying child and I didn't have to force her to stay. She really wanted to be there.

When I picked her up, she was so happy. She seemed different like she grew up in those 2 1/2 hours. I was amazed. I only signed her up for 2 days a week and she could go for more days but, I think I need to do it in baby steps. I didn't realize that it was going to be harder for me to let her go. It seems like yesterday, I gave birth to my first born. Time goes by so quickly.