First Day of School

"I believe the most stirring moment in the experience of a parent comes on the day he leaves the child in school for the first time. This can be so sharp an experience that, when there are two or three children, this ritual has to be alternated between parents." - Harry Golden

That first day of school is the beginning of the end. We are no longer the sole source of guidance and wisdom for our child. The day our first child uttered the words, "Teacher said…" was the end of me reign as king of her universe. From that day on, I had to share her with others who would influence her thoughts and dreams.