my baby is going to preschool

What a big step, my baby going to preschool. With Leah being my third I thought this would be easier. But it's not, in fact it seems harder this time around.  While I am excited about all there is in store for our family as we move past babyhood this last time, it's still hard to say goodbye.  I find myself holding onto Leah's toddlerhood as hard as I can.  Relishing the chubby toddler arms wrapped around my neck, loving her sweet toddler words, kissing her cute little cheeks.

And so it was a hard day for me I will admit.  I cried leaving her there.  I stayed for quite a while playing but did eventually leave and she was in tears.  I spoke with the director (um, a few times, I may have called more than once) and Leah stopped crying after 3 minutes and enjoyed the rest of her time.  She played with her friends, played outside, had lunch and napped. Then it was time for me to pick her up. I missed her so much, we aren't apart very often and I wonder who will have a harder time adjusting to preschool...probably me!