Sarah had to go into work early today, so I dropped Asher off at school.

This was my first time witnessing the parade of Park Slope parents doing the day care march, and it was quite the scene. Dozens of children and parents were shuffling up the side streets with me, forming a river of strollers, Thomas the Train backpacks, briefcases, and business suits. It was literally an all-ages commute.

As we passed each pre-school and day care, little toddler tributaries broke off. Some streamed into Garfield Temple. Others were bound for Berkeley Carroll. We got out of the river at Chai Tots, where Asher headed straight for the fish tank, and ignored my repeated "goodbyes."