Now that summer is sadly over, about half the kids in my daughter's preschool have gone off to the great "Kindergarten."
I put it in quotes because from what my daughter has been telling me, it really has changed a lot from the days when I was a kid.
An actual conversation--
Daughter: Reece's last day was today...he's going to KINDERGARTEN in Antarctica!
Me: Really? Antarctica
Daughter: YES! And his mommy and daddy buyed him a new car when he turned 5 and got married to Melena. She's going to KINDERGARTEN too!
Me: Wow, Kindergarten, married, and a new car. At least they can get the married rate on their car insurance.
(blank stare)
Daughter: I don't know what that means.
Daughter (continued): When I go to KINDERGARTEN, can I go to THE MOON!?
Me: Sure, but only if you promise not to get married right out of preschool or move-in with a boyfriend, or ask for money, and call your mother at least once a week.
(blank stare)
Daughter: I don't know what that means.