On 8/31/08 she turned 10. It felt like a small bit of her childhood has gone out the door. She seems so grown up these days. She doesn't even play with toys anymore. She reads, colors, watches movies, does bead work or some other crafty thing. But no more toys, long gone are the days of Barbies, Care Bears and My Little Pony. To me it feels like she's growing up so fast, she may be doing so but I'm not ready to let go of my baby girl just yet.
This is a big year for her. Not only is she in double digits for her age, but she's starting a brand new school this week. 5th grade, top class of elementary school. I have no doubt that it will be a good year for her, lots of new friends, lots of new memories. She and her brother are living with us full time this year, no more half and half between our house and her dad's house. It's a big change for all of us, but a good change.