Little birdies testing their wings

I always drive the kids to school in the morning. We park. Then together we get out and walk in and head down a long hallway to the classroom (they are in the Montessori program, so in the same class).

Today, while still in the car, Annabelle suggested that they walk down the hall at school by themselves "like big kids". Drew says, "Remember what I said, mom? Not until I'm in 2nd grade." I suggested that we compromise. Some days we will walk together down the hall and some not. So, today, after hugs and anticipatory giggles and smiles, they walked off together down the hall without me.