Chasing the bus and feeling the death grip

I wish I could say that last week went smoothly.

I thought after the first day of kindergarten and preschool were over, the rest of the week would be better.

That was not the case.

On the first day of kindergarten, my son Matthew, did not get off of the bus at the bus stop. I had to chase the bus down.

Luckily, the bus driver stopped to let some children cross the street; and I was able to flag him down.

He opened the door; and I said “Matthew Thompson was supposed to be on this bus; and get off at the last stop.”

He replied, “Well, let’s see if he’s on the bus. He turned and yell...