A sad goodbye

We have 3 more half days with the kids. They are exam days for middle and high school. But for us basically it is one big party. I haven't been sad until today. This year has been hard. It has been tough for me to see beyond the drama, and look at the good. I have spent much of my teaching time this year doing exactly what I never wanted to do. Up until this point I haven't been sad to say goodbye.

Today though, one of my students unexpectedly came to say it was his last day, and I lost it. The emotions and love that I had been trying so hard to keep in check just left me...I realized I am sad to go. They have grown and changed. I have made a difference. 

This might be my last elementary aged class. I might be moving back to middle school. Not sure how I feel about it, but really think this might be my niche.

I will miss my kids....but I'm ready to move forward.