My beloved daughter, Emmanuelle, is officially in kindergarten. Her first day wasn’t as bad, for her! hahah.  When asked how her day went, she excitedly recounted fun stories.  When asked if she cried, she nonchalantly responded, no. This was not the response the night before her 1st day, when she cried before going to bed, asking why moms weren’t allowed to come with their sweethearts.  After a tiresome spur of the moment trip to Great Adventure that day, to celebrate her last day of scholastic freedom, I used a very simple metaphor to ease her feelings of emotional attachment. I explained that going to school is like going on a big ride in Great Adventure.  I’d be there to bring her to the line, prepare her for the ride, put her seatbelt on, and make sure she’s safely secure.  Then I’d wait for her outside of the gates, as she would enjoy the thrill of the ride, by herself. And afterward, at the end of the ride, I would be waiting, smile on my face, pride in my heart, for her.  School is that exciting ride for her.  And after I explained it to her, she quieted down, I guess […]