When did this happen? When did my first born grow up to be a future-Kindergartener? I didn’t sign up for this. I signed up for a sweet baby. I signed up for a dependent little human that would need me for everything. All day. All me. WHAT HAPPENED?! I just started Kayden’s Kindergarten registration form and minus the annoying details of when she had which shots and who our insurance is, I got a little emotional as it seems I am signing my baby away. Here is my child. Take care of her if she gets hurt. Feed her when she gets hungry (as long as it’s during designated recess and lunch times), and love her…. as I do. I’m proud to say that this transition has brought tears to my eyes for about a year now. I cried when I brought Kayden to preschool… for about two months straight! She is my little human. She is me. We have the same fears of new situations, new people, new routines, new anything! We are shy. So sending her off into the world is terrifying… for us both. BUT, I know my little Kayden is a sweet child. I know her teacher will love her. I know the other little girls will beg to be her friend. I know the other parents who work with her will rave about her good manners and sweet smile. And I know her beloved auntie will be with her EVERY day. She’s got this! I might not be ready for this, but I will do EVERYTHING to make her believe that she is! Kayden, you are the first best thing I have ever done in this world. You will shine bright and you will conquer hurdles you didn’t know you could. WE will do this! WE are strong! Please never grow too big to cuddle in my arms when life isn’t fair or when things get scary. WE GOT THIS!!