Where did the time go?

Those 9 candles seemed so hot and bright!

When did she get so big?
Last night when she kissed me goodnight she said,
"You know what Mom - this is the last night that I will ever go to sleep as an eight year old."
I said,
"That's right baby girl, enjoy your last sleep of eight."
She said,
"I can't wait to be 9."
I swallowed the lump in my throat and went on my way.
I feel the time passing.
It really is going too fast.