Saying Goodbye

Last night was bittersweet. We had our end-of-year party and there were multiple parents crying and thanking all of us, telling us how much they appreciate us.  I was able to look on the faces of some kids that have driven me crazy all year and think, "They really have come a long way."  I looked at some who I thought I wouldn't see again after a few weeks and told them how proud I was of them.  Their funding runs out at the end of June.  Wait, what's that? They're getting comped for the summer? You mean I have to put up with them until August?  NOOOO! Well, I guess I have three more months to make sure they're ready for kindergarten.