Before You Know It

It was just a few years ago that I dropped her off at kindergarten. Today was the last day of her senior year. Sunday she graduates and in August she is off to college. Where did all the time go? How did I get this old this fast? Where is that inquisitive and clinging child? My daughter is 18, self assured, intelligent, and independent. All things I relish. But just for a second I would like to have the four year old who surrendered so willingly to my hugs and kisses, sitting in my lap.