My baby's growing up!

Can you believe it? My baby's growing up. In less than two weeks she'll be 16. Oh my goodness where did the time go? Why am I pondering all of this right now? I think it had something to with her driving into St. Louis County tonight--her first time on the interstate. Now, I should have been scared (very scared)!! Instead, I found myself lamenting the passage of time. Just where did it all go? It seems like just yesterday I was bringing home this little bundle of "pink" from the hospital. Now, my little girl is driving. I should be used to this. Sammie's not my first child--not the first to drive. Yet, I found myself in the same position I did on many of her other firsts like the first day or Kindergarten--in "awe" and a bit regretful of the time slipping by so fast. I wonder if this in normal? I wonder if God views us in the same way--in "awe" as we grow, but missing the earlier time of innocence? Guess that's another one I'll add to the list of questions for when I get to Heaven. Until then, I'm going to enjoy every moment with my little girl, Sammie. I love you Baby Girl!!!