Little Riv, you went to your first drama class today at Arts Umbrella, and you just loved it.  This is your second independent activity (you took a Bright Stars dance class in the Fall).  We plan to start you in an arts preschool program in the Spring.

Each time I pick you up and carry you, we have a little ritual.   I say, “You are such a big girl now!  How did you get to be so big?”

Lately you’ve started saying it before I do.  “My goodness!” you say, “I’m a big girl!  How did I get to be so big?”

My sentiments exactly, my darling girl.