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Among unopened letters, Dated magazines, and stacks of my childreens birthday cards. There I noticed the worn and now flaking painting which I had forgotten about. As I unfolded the small square of paper, the memory of my daughter's first day starting nursery came flooding back. Life gets so busy as a parent that until moments such as coming across old photographs and drawings made for you by your children, you forget how much time has actually gone by. And how much your baby has since grown. 

 

A little moment I had daydreaming of 'the good old days'. , although crying, I felt no sadness. but  only happy tears

Those were the days

Looking back to that exact day my daughters little legs sped in my direction.
Waving something held in hand.
Something made for me, and not a second longer could she wait, 
for mummy's eyes to see.

How exciting for you, now that the nursery begins. 
How big a step, this new milestone must seem.
To a child who has only recently become three.

Bright red handprints painted, messy and small.
You stand proud in your muddy wellies, smiling so tall.

You will always be a superstar. To me especially, and I'm
Glad to have kept hold of such a precious memory.
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