From those early days of COVID chaos, stockpiling toilet paper and wondering if newborns needed masks, to getting him ready to march into kindergarten with a backpack almost bigger than he is, the past few years have been a blur. In this episode, we reflect on the bittersweet leap from babyhood to big kid, the pride and panic that come with letting go, and the little rituals (like labeling a water bottle… over and over) that help us cope. Whether your child is starting school or just growing up faster than you imagined, you’ll find comfort, laughter, and maybe shed a tear or two in this conversation.