Walking to school

Its when I walk my 6 year old daughter to school, that I feel closer to her. I can feel her growing up and I can sense her capabilities. Its almost as though she is more mature on the 15 minute walk to her school than at any other time. She talks incessantly about school - the activities, the teachers and her friends. I feel like I can join in the joy she experiences from attending school. And if something is troubling her, I know she feels comfortable telling me.
I don't drive, so when hubby is home he or I will walk her to school unless its too wet, then hubby will drive her (or if she is running late!). On other days Its just me, her and her brothers. I think hubby would agree with me, that its nice to have that one on one time with our eldest child. 
Safety is important. We walk across the two main roads at the crossings - manned by crossing supervisors (lollipop man/lady). There is one quieter road to cross in between. This is where I leave her in the morning so she can feel independant in walking the last half block to school. She blows kisses to me and her brothers and then we all watch her intently as she walks towards school and we watch her disappear into the gate.
When we pick my girl up from school she talks excitedly about what she has done  during the day at school. I know to be quiet and just listen with a smile. I have learnt so much from her. I am sure this wont last forever. Children grow up too quickly, as they say.