First day of kindergarten or going off to college, it all sucks for a good parent!!! Bitter sweet because we want them to succeed but we want them to stay with us!
Our kids know we love them but they have no idea what these milestones do to us!!!
Hang in there Al. Have a nice cigar and maybe write him a letter telling him how you feel!
BTW - I have three out of the house now, two of which are in college! My youngest starts Preschool tomorrow! Mom is all torn up over it!