Claire's big news

No, she's still wearing diapers (siiiigh), but she is going to preschool BY HERSELF!  You have no idea how proud I am of her.  Claire started preschool in January and wouldn't let me leave her, but she'd been doing better and not needing me by her side.  But I wasn't sure how she'd react when I left her for the first time.  When I left, I kind of surprised her with it.  She cried and clung to me (and I teared up too), but her teacher, Miss Karen held on to her and redirected her to see Xavier.  Apparently she only cried for a few more minutes and then she was fine!  The next time at school she didn't even bat an eye.  And tonight she told me that she's a big girl now and I have to leave her at school.  It's odd for me to not be with her or know what she does all day.  But it's fun to talk to her about about it.  From what she has told me, it sounds like she plays with Xavier for a little while, but really likes to spend her time following Miss Karen around the rooms.  I can totally see that.  Claire the little teacher's helper. So cute!  I hope she spreads her wings a little more though and starts making friends with some of the other kids.  Either way, I'm so proud of my little preschooler.  My, how time flies!