Thursday, May 24, 2012

Smile


I am going to miss my bright, happy classroom!

The Dr. Seuss quote is one of my all-time favorites.  
That frame rests on my mantel, 
reminding me to remain in the moment 
and not mourn the days that have passed
(There is a mommy post, and another mommy post
in the last sentence!)

While navigating the crazy demands of the last few school days, 
I didn't think I'd cry in the final moments of kindergarten. 
But I did.
I read "Wave".  
In the final illustration, the little girl waves goodbye to the ocean.      
     I closed the book and calmly stated, 
"And now it is time for us to say goodbye."
Then I burst into tears

Quickly, I gathered the children into a circle 
for a final prayer and the friendship hand squeeze. 
The tears flowed again with 
"Dear God, thank you for my kindergartners!".
I knew I had prayed the bare minimum when my lil guy said,
"Wow.  That was short." 

My funny, chatty, dramatic, loving class of 2012 
will always have a place in my heart.
This group will be hard to top!  :-)

Summer....here I come!






9 comments:

  1. What a sweet post. I used to cry and last year I cried after they left because I missed them all ready. My group this year has all ready made me cry (not when they're here) more than once.

    Jill bubbalulu.blogspot.com

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  2. That touches my heart. I love that saying. It is so hard to say goodbye. I cried last year during my end of the year awards when the parents were there and everything. Enjoy your summer!
    Lisa
    Learning Is Something to Treasure

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  3. Sweet! Sweet! Sweet! Can't wait to hang out with you next week!

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  4. What a perfect thing to remember at this time of year! I'll have to share this with my kiddos-they are a little nervous to move on.

    NotJustChild'sPlay

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  5. I'd probably cry if I could gather my kids in a circle and pray. There's something about praying for others that does that to me. What a sweet moment it must have been for you.
    ❀ Tammy
    Forever in First

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  7. That is one of my all time favorite Dr. Seuss quotes. I just found your blog today and I'm your newest follower. I can't wait to have time to go through and read all of your posts.
    Stacy

    simpsonsuperstars

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  8. I cried when I read this. I have a very special class this year as well and they will be oh-so hard to beat. Thank you so much for sharing your sweet story. This is why we do what we do : )


    Kelley "Still a Little Misty-Eyed" Dolling
    Teacher Idea Factory

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  9. What a bright, cheery classroom! I found you on TBA and I'm your newest follower. I teach in a Catholic school and I try to share religious ideas on my blog from time to time. Would love for you to stop by.

    Maria
    Kinder-Craze

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