2014-06-13: At 3 yrs 11 months, my son "ventured" out alone today for the first time! He went on a school trip to the beach. While he has been excited for the last 10 days (he woke up early today!), we have been very scared, so much so that his mother decided to secretly tag along and spy on him, just to be sure he is safe! I know, I know; a few years later, we will be embarrasses and may even laugh at it, but this what being a parent means. I still remember his first day in school! I had planned to stay the full 2.5 hrs, just so he doesn't feel lonely, but it just turned to be quite disappointing! He actually waved me good-bye and asked me to leave! Here we were, expecting our child to break into tears :( I am sure every parent goes through this heart breaking moment when their child ventures out in the big bad world, all alone; but I am happy we had the courage to let go (almost), and let him learn his ways through this "big, bad world". I am alre...
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