Growing up

I can't believe how fast my kids are growing up, where does the time go? This year I have been sad about my kids going back to school because it means they will grow up even more, especially Alessia and you can see it already and it has only been 3 days. There is something about having to be slightly more independent, get yourself from class to class, having to sort yourself at lunchtime making new friendships and of course having to do school work that makes you become more mature. Luca is in grade 8 and Franco in 5 so they are both the oldest in their schools which is quite a big deal when you are that age and Alessia is grade 1 and has started all day school and boy do I miss having her around. As much as I love watching them all grow up there is a big part of me that just wants to hold them tight and keep them young for as long as I can...