He felt that way 30 years later when he walked his daughter to school on her first day.
He felt that way 60 years later when he walked his grandson to school on his first day.
And he felt that way 90 years later as his grandson pushed him to school on his great granddaughter’s first day.
For a moment, he was wistful. But then he smiled, feeling grateful for all those first days and excited that he still had one more ahead.