I didn't cry with DD1 but I did with DD2. I was worried sick she would have a melt down and be so overwhelmed by it, so I had more than a tear or two when I saw her happily go and sit on the mat to start her first day, but they were tears of relief not sadness. She looked like she was playing dress ups in her school uniform. I've had far more tears along the way at their accomplishments though - nothing out of the ordinary but just typical mum pride in her kids doing well and loving what they do