Ahh, being a parent.

[Colonel Flagg]

My 2-year old has been going to pre-school for the past 2 weeks. He's very excited about it at home, reminding me to get his jacket, shoes, etc. Then we get there and he turns all shy and needy, you know "don't leave daddy daddy daddy!". I've learned (the hard way, it turns out) that you need to steel yourself, kiss him goodbye, say "See ya later, dude!" and walk out the door.

Hard to do, but it's easiest on everyone, including him.

EDIT: Did I mention it also helps if you've been drinking heavily?