First Day of Kindergarten

Hard to believe it's finally here - Sara's first day of kindergarten. I was trying to remember everything I could about my own kindergarten. It was 1962 and we lived in Columbus Ohio. Amazingly, I recalled my teacher's name (Mrs. White), and the pumpkins we grew. I also have a pretty good recollection of the room we met in. I remember sneezing and being sternly reminded to cover my face with my hands. I remember a paper turkey with its brightly colored feathers.

Kindergarten and preschool teachers are the most important influences on our society outside the family. They should be recognized and celebrated. I would say we should pay them enormously, but then the wrong kinds of people would be attracted to the profession. Why don't we have a pre-school teacher's day, Hallmark? You've got a day for everything else.