history: My daughter started kindergarten today.  I know we aren't supposed to cry, but I could not help it. My daughter started kindergarten today. Oh wow! That is great. Did she have a good day?
current: She did, and I know we aren't supposed to cry when they walk down that hall toward the classroom all by themselves, but I could not help it.
next: I don't blame you. It's so sad to know that you have to leave them there. 