Letting Go

My baby is growing up. She lost her third tooth last week. I feel like she is just slipping away from me. The 2 bottom teeth weren't so bad. But this first top one is such a noticeable, gaping reminder that she is growing. Nothing could hit me harder than my baby growing up. Not diet pill side effects, not running over my own dog, not...not anything. My kids are growing up much faster than my head or heart can comprehend. This would be the hardest part about parenting. You know, the letting go part.