The End of a Chapter

As I sit here listen to my lovely 3rd graders talk through their 2nd movie of the day a behavior which usually drives me up the wall I can't help but be slightly saddened.  Today, is my last day as their teacher.  I have no idea who is coming to replace me and watch over them but it is my time to go.  I have decided to leaving teaching (for now) because of so much unhappiness with the job.  On the 22nd I will start a job as an assistant/nanny.  I can honestly say I'm really excited to see what it is going to be like.  As for my students, they have no idea all this is going on and I'm not allowed to say anything.  Not being allowed to say anything to them is the part that breaks my heart the most.  I actually cried yesterday when the principal told me I couldn't.  They are a rough bunch but I still want to say bye to them. I deserve that, they deserve that.  I will miss them and the wonderful staff that have become such dear friends when I leave.  Well I need to go finish packing up my last odds and ends.  Hoping for a nice rest of the afternoon with hopefully few tears on my part which if you know me that's not the easiest thing for me.  I have actually done well today with the crying only one close call after reading a card that a sweet friend gave me.