5 Thoughts Every Mom Has at Kindergarten Orientation

Let's not forget the social fears. We want so much for our kids and their school experience. It's not simply about grades but about socializing.

Will my son cry every day at drop-off? Will my kid make friends? Will my child make friends easily? Will he or she be bullied? Will he or she be a bully? How can I help my shy child "bloom"?

As you're looking at all the many children your child will be attending kindergarten with, you'll find yourself wondering, "Which one of these kids will my child love? Or not love so much?"

As we left that first half of kindergarten orientation, I was overjoyed to see that my daughter zipped away from me to explore the school and then at the end was excited to come back and return to the school in the Fall. In my mind, I mentally hugged all the little ones who tearfully went off to explore the school with a teacher, leaving Mom and Dad behind. In my heart, I reminded myself how fast time has flown, and I promised myself to slow down and savor the moments with my child more.

Like I said before, babies don't keep.