My baby is SIX!

So prior to crying earlier today, realizing my baby is now entering a new category of kid, I was reflecting on parenthood. With now 6 years experience, and let's face it 10 months of pregnancy, I have am ready to share.

Fears I had that became true:

• Mean girls exist in pre-school, at age 3. They don't ever go away, they are at every school, every age and they will be mean to my kid too.
• The mama bear instinct is stronger then your brain. This has happened for me on multiple occasions. You don't mess with my cub.
• One day a boy will convince my daughter to kiss him on the playground.
• At age 5 my child realized I do not know everything, she also learned to negotiate.
• Dropping my daughter off at Kindergarten was harder then leaving her to go to work. It would be weird if I called the school every hour to make sure she was okay.
• I am no longer Katie, I am "Kendra's mom"- I enjoy this one, but it took some getting used to!
• Parent teacher conferences are nerve racking, especially as a parent. You feel so accountable!

Fears I had that did NOT come true:

• I have not yet lost my child anywhere- frequent hand holding helps this, especially at Disney World!
• I would NEVER be able to sleep soundly again- after a few months I was able to sleep better, and didn't wake up multiple times to check her breathing
• Kendra would be devastated if I left her: It was harder for me for me to leave then for Kendra to see me go- both Kindergarten and Preschool, I cried outside the door and Kendra waved me away... "see you!"
• Life would be different- I realized, life was better. New things are exciting and fun!
• Kendra wouldn't have a daddy- we have a "Saiah" who is wonderful and takes great care of munchkin.
• She would hate cheerleading- she loves it, she's wonderfully talented and will cheer at "Tucky" one day!