Where Did She Go?

Today I took you to your first day of third grade.  I know that every parent feels this....because they all used to tell me when you were just a baby.  "Enjoy it now...she'll be grown up before you know it". It's true. As much as I knew this would happen, it still doesn't seem real.  You're not a baby any more.  You're getting closer to your pre-teen years followed quickly by your teen years. Lord help me when you turn 16...you're only going into third grade now...and I can't even handle this without deep reflection!?! I don't understand where you went?  Where did my first born baby girl go?  If I look closely enough, you're still there.  I would just ask that you please SLOW DOWN.  It doesn't have to be this fast...does it?