The things to say. It was my daughter's first day of kindergarten. She's been so excited. But, when it came down to it............she looked a little scared when we had to say good bye. She kept saying, "I will miss you.". But, I know she will settle in. She's not a shy girl. People think that she's shy for about a second or two..........then she says things like, "Boy, come here. Come here". She's confident ............... I hope this sticks.  I thought I would celebrate when Summer was over....But, I feel a tinge of sorrow. She's growing up. It's time to let her go........to let her grow.........to let her find her way. Will she be hurt...emotionally......by other kids? There were a few bullies at her preschool.......that left their mark on her.  Breathing in and out. I have to let her follow her path.......not hover over her and "protect" her from every knick and scratch. That's how  ya learn, right?