Off to school they go

Monday was an exciting day at my house and not because of the eclipse.

It was the first day of school for my children. This year, was a little different as I realized I would no longer be driving my youngest son, John, to daycare or preschool.

Yes. He’s moved on to bigger and better things -- kindergarten.

He was so excited. He got up, got dressed, brushed his teeth and went and made his own breakfast, which consisted of a breakfast bar and a Pediasure, while I was in the shower. While I was getting ready, he popped into my bathroom and said “I’m all ready for school.”

I looked at him. He had...