When we were younger, I bet you, just like me, never realized what our parents were going through/feeling when it came to us growing up. Now it's our turn and we need to make the most of each day with our children. I love reading to them each day, because before I know it, they will be reading to themselves. That will be joyous and yet bittersweet. My sons favorite book right now is Ladybug Baby Bug. And I'll contiune to read it to them daily until they can read it for themselves. And before you know it, they will be bringing home the dreaded ticking shirt and a part of me will be crying as another part will be as proud as can be.