My baby is growing up

The second day of dropping Makaela off at school, I noticed that there was an attendant that helps take the kids out of the car so the parents can just drive through. I am used to walking her to class and giving her a kiss goodbye but on this day, Makaela said, "No mom, don't walk me. Let me walk to my class by myself. I'm a big girl." Sure enough, the attendant helped her out of her car seat and Makaela took her backpack and walked herself into the school. As I drove away, I shed a few tears.