Since My Daughter Went to Kindergarten

by: Kindergarden Parent—Woodland Elementary 2003-2004

I look at old pictures

Wondering where the time's gone

It seems like just yesterday We first brought you home

First smiles, First footsteps It went by too fast

Nuks, strollers and bottles A thing of the past

Yesterday we went shopping To buy your supplies

Although I was nervous Confidence showed in your eyes

As I hide in my car

In the lot of your school

I need reassurance

And feel like a fool

Am I the only parent To have reservations?

To need one final look

Without causing you frustration?

Your school bus pulls in I slink down as you near

Then peer through a window To watch you appear

I see you step into the sun And you glow

Until then I hadn't noticed How tall you have grown

You looked so mature

As I fought back the tears

It occurs to me

I'm the one harboring fears

Have I taught you enough In the time you were mine?

Have I instilled good values To stand the test of time?

As I watch you walk through the door Reality stings

I guess you're not the only one Learning new things

In the school of life

There is so much to know

You're learning to leave

And I'm learning to let you go

New friends take my place now A bit more each day

I hope I have led you To find the right way

On the day of this milestone Something is clear

I hope I've ingrained this So you'll always hear

No matter how far you go No matter what you do

I'm proud to be your parent And 1'11 always love you!

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