Still my baby

How can this sweet little girl, fingers in mouth and cuddling blankie, be big enough to be starting nursery? Seems like no time since I was contemplating going back to work and leaving her and her twin with their (wonderful) childminder for the first time.

But she is big enough, and today it's nurdery settling session no 3; 10-12.30 including lunch. Next week it starts properly; three mornings a week. I'm pleased my little girls are growing up so well, but I do miss the babies they once were. Next year will be worse, when they start school. I will be making the most of my Thursdays and Fridays with them this year as I'm sure it will fly by.