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I am at such an interesting point in this parenting journey compared to many of my mommy friends. I am worried about sending my baby girl off to 1st grade. Is she going to keep up with her classmates? Will she get along with her new teacher? What if I forget to send her shoes and she cannot participate in gym class?

I worry about the cost of breakfast and lunch, but now add on milk breaks too. When do I budget in her yearbook and school picture packages? Then there is Christmas gifts for her classmates and teachers. Valentine’s Day and Birthday treats. new tennis shoes, school supplies,...