she

she has been waiting. 

and waiting and waiting. 

for her turn. 

she has been asking, over and over,

how many more days?

she has picked out all her own clothes

(tried them on a million times).

had to start out the year with the leopard shoes. 

(of course).

kindergarten. 

(tears)

mine....not hers. 

oh no--she was ready. 

we spent the morning at home, quiet. 

how many more hours?

how