The end of an era as a parent: Navigating the emotions sending my last baby to kindergarten

As I watched my youngest little boy walk into his Pre-K classroom for his last day, I felt a mix of emotions that I wasn't quite prepared for. Tears filled my eyes as I watched him head into that classroom for the very last time.The realization that my baby is growing up hit me like a tonne of bricks. No longer having kiddos in preschool marks the end of an era for our family, and it's a bittersweet moment.

I know that once preschool is over, the school years fly by even faster. My eldest is finishing first grade and heading into second. It feels like just yesterday that I was dropping him off for his first day of school, and now here we are, moving on to another chapter.

The thought that we won't have any more babies is a tough one to swallow. Saying goodbye to this phase of our life is a reminder of how quickly time passes. I never thought I would be this emotional today, but watching my little one take this step towards independence tugs at my heartstrings.

As a mom, it's a reminder to cherish every moment, no matter how small. Each stage of childhood is fleeting, and before we know it, our little ones will be all grown up. So, as I navigate this transition, I hold onto the memories and look forward to the new adventures that await us.

I feel like this emotion that floods us so suddenly as moms is not spoken about enough. This bittersweet feeling of watching our babies grow up and move onto new stages in life is something that all moms experience, yet it can feel so lonely and isolating at times. But I want all moms to know that you are not alone. Let's support each other , share our stories, and hold each other up through the highs and lows of motherhood. Togther we can navigate this journey and cherish every moment along the way.