The First Day of Second Grade

It's so hard to believe the girls are in second grade.  They are so much more mature and confident than I thought they would be at this age.  They walked into the crowd and marched confidently to their class line as soon as they saw their teacher's name. 
The good news is their teacher is also a twin.  She talked to the girls about being a twin.  She talked a bit about how close she and her sister remain to this date.  I really like that she's a twin.  I don't have to explain anything about being a twin to her.  She gets it. 
It took a few minutes, but they faltered a bit.  I stood with them for a while, chatting with their new teacher, greeting children we knew from previous years and talking to other parents.  When I thought they were set, I said, "Is it okay for me to go home?"  Surprisingly, the blond twin grabbed my hand and said, "Please don't go yet." 
Of course I stayed.  They are growing up, but they are still my babies.  I'll stay as long as they want.