“Growing up happens in a heartbeat. One day you’re in diapers, the next day you’re gone. But the memories of childhood stay with you for the long haul. I remember a place, a town, a house, like a lot of houses. A yard like a lot of other yards. On a street like a lot of other streets. And the thing is, after all these years, I still look back…with wonder.” ~ the wonder years

When did this happen?!!  Wasn’t it only yesterday I was on the beach in Half Moon Bay with the other play group moms (and, John) thinking I will not survive a toddler!  Thank you, thank you, thank you, John, for chasing them, swimming with them, building castles in the sand and letting the ladies lie around sipping wine, catching our breath and discussing if we will make it until they start pre-school.

Today is a day full of new beginnings … middle school … a new school, new friends, new clothes (yes, no uniforms!), and, no mom and dad walking her to her classroom for the first day of school photo, hug and goodbye kiss.  I will snap that shot from the front porch in a few hours, and, off she will go to meet up with her new classmates; now, officially referred to as the Class of 2020.

One day may you look back on this time with wonder.  Godspeed, my little Bean! xoxo!!