The first time I walked C (we walk her to the boys school to catch a bus) the bus wasn't there yet. She dropped her book bag at my feet and ran straight into the schoolyard to play with the other kids. Later that evening I told her that wasn't so fun for me and that the reason I wanted to walk her was so that we could spend time together. Given the choice, she decided it was more important to have me walk her than to play in the playground so the next week she dutifully stayed by my side. One of her friends asked her to come into the playground and she told them, "I promised my mom I would stay with her". Made my heart swell. Not only did she choose me but she also kept her promise. Also made me realize how selfish I was being so I of course released her to go play!
This week I took some photos on the way. I am blown away by how grown-up they both look.
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