Last Day with the Kiddos :(

The last day with kids is already and finally here. It's so bittersweet. I have all these mixed emotions. I mean, on one hand I feel like I am in total and complete denial that this has all come to an end. I already saw most of my classes for the last time yesterday, and it felt so weird to say goodbye. Kids are so rowdy at the end of the year they act so confusing anyways. On the other hand, it is sad when kids want to hug me goodbye and are giving me treats/presents. I have also been surprised how many teachers and staff have come in to say goodbye and that they really hope things can work out in Owatonna for me to stay within the district. It's really nice to hear. It's weird to pack up my music stuff and see the room become less full and colorful. I feel like I have done most of the cleaning/packing that I need to do so I don't know what I am going to do on the teacher workday. Thankfully, the time was changed on Gloria's breakfast and I don't have to leave Grandpa and Marcia's too early on Monday.

We had Washington's end of the year happy hour last night at Plaza Morena. It was pretty fun, again it just seems weird that it's the last one. I feel like I've done my best to be friendly and get to know people, but it's hard when I lived in Lakeville and was a specialist too. I feel like I was just starting to get to know a lot of people and the year is over. I am really going to miss the younger teachers that I got to know, and even though we would occassionally go to a happy hour, we should have planned so many more outtings. What can you do, I guess.

Like I said before, staying at peoples' houses hasn't been so bad, but it is exhausting. Everyone has been so nice and fed me well(too well). I think I've gained 10 lbs in the last two weeks. I finally slept well last night and didn't wake up until my alarm went off, and it scared the shit out of me too. Haha. I am so relieved to sleep on my own bed/mattress tonight in EC.

Tomorrow I am really excited to hang out with Lindsay, Natalie, and Kathy in Menomonie. We are still working out plans so I don't know what exactly we will do, but it will be so nice to see them again. I can't wait to see Natalie's baby bump! I am also happy to be at home a little bit more. I know I was just home last weekend, but it's just nice to be home and feel less stressed.

So, I walk into my room at Lincoln this morning to find bright yellow flip forms. How funny that Wenger decides to donate free flip forms on my LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! And they are giant and yellow, they take up half of my small room. Now how am I supposed to play running games?

Not much more to report. Hope everyone that is finishing up student teaching is having fun and everyone already on summer break is enjoying it too.