Hi Amanda
I've had information days for both of my kids. For Audrey, who will be starting Kindy next year (big school), and for Eli, who will be starting pre-school. Like you, I am grateful that I will be here for them both as they embark and this exciting phase of their lives but am also saddened as I think I might not be here to guide them through to adulthood.
My husband's father died last week so we have talked a bit about death although my children are convinced it will only happen when you are old. They are so young (3 and 5) that I don't have the heart to broach the topic of my death with them just yet.
I'm glad you got to see Petrea - she is wonderful and inspiring. It's always nice to be reminded how to 'live well'.
Amy x