Kindergarten......say what?

The Bean is starting Kindergarten tomorrow.  Really?  When did this happen?   I mean really, when did my firstborn baby, the apple of my eye, my little butter bean turn into a girl big enough to learn to read, write, tackle math problems and do science projects?  (I think I am having more trouble with this than with her turning 5 last week.)

Well, no matter what I wish, like for time to stand still, she is off and running toward life.  The beauty of this big event is that by educating this precious life at home I get to see and experience her major life moments.  Just like being there for her first steps there is great reward in seeing the light bulb go off when she reads her first book, grasps the concept that 3+3=6 and wakes up to find the caterpillars have turned into butterflies in her science project.

I admit, I may be dragging my heels at accepting that my baby is growing up.  Thankfully, God is in control and He is helping me let go so I can help her be all that He has created her to be.  I am so happy to be a part of the process.  But really, Kindergarten?  Say what?