Class of 2021

Yesterday was Owen's first day of Junior Kindergarten. Most parents approach this day worried that their child will cry. I felt pretty confident that Owen would be casual about the whole thing, and that if there was to be any crying, it would come from Sue.

Right on both counts.

Admittedly, it was a touching scene. Eight or nine little tykes, lined up along the school wall, teetering precariously under the weight of their bulging backpacks, as the teachers marched them into the classroom.

And suddenly, we can no longer call our son a preschooler.

Sue got it under control after a few moments, which is more than can be said for one prospective student, who for all we know is still standing there, wailing.