Oh L I'm so sorry I didn't see this thread yesterday when you were feeling sad .

C is your precious baby - just trust as she grows and blossoms into the big person she is going to be, that you will always hold a very special place for her - no matter how old she is or what she is doing.

My big baby girl (now 11 yo) got her ears pierced yesterday and I had a stab of exactly the same feeling you're talking about...she was so brave and I caught a glimpse of the self-assured young lady that she is developing into. It only seems a moment ago that she was going for her first day at Kindy too!