Sweet Goodbyes

After the Memorial Day holiday, I only have four days of school left. I think it has been slowly sinking into the kids' minds that I won't be their teacher anymore. Just Friday I was sitting at my desk filling out some paperwork, and the kids were working at their desks. Normally I'm out roaming around checking their progress, but I explained to them that I have some things I need to do for them so they are ready for second grade, so they should stay at their desks and work so I can stay at my desk and work. Well, we were wrapping up and one of my students comes behind my desk and asks me some questions about the end of the year and going to second grade, then proceeds to hug me for a long time. One of the boys in my room notices there is some hugging action he is missing out on so he adds himself to the hug. We are now in full group hug mode, and we're just sitting there hugging each other, and more students are starting to gather around looking hungry for a little hug action, so I stand up and walk over to the front of the room where we were supposed to be meeting. The kids who hadn't been a part of the group hug walked up and hugged me one by one as I walked to the front of the room. This is just one of many things that has happened; I think we've just been saying our goodbyes.

Here is another conversation about me not being their teacher next year:
"Miss Armijo, when we finish 1st grade and go to 2nd grade, will you move schools?"
"No honey, I'll be right here teaching first grade again."
"Oh."
"So, you'd better come see me all the time."
"Okay!"

At this point another little boy pipes up, "Yeah, and we can hug her too!"

To which I replied, "Yes, you can hug me. Hug me as much as you want."

Hello?

Hello....hello...hello...hello...to anyone...one...one...who still reads...reads...reads...this blog...blog...blog...

I just thought I'd post a quick update! I moved into my new condo on February 16th. This is the first time I've lived alone as many of you know, and I'm still alive! I've even hosted a bunko party for school and a brunch for my Bible study!

Yes, life is good.

We only have 19 days of school left too! I feel so proud of what we've accomplished! This group feels more ready for second grade than the group I sent up last year. So yay!

What else? Hmmm, I feel like I'm leaving something out. What could it be? Oh yes! I will be up to Nebraska NEXT WEEK for Jenny's wedding! So, if you didn't know, now you do.

If anyone out there is still reading this ol' thing, I'd like to see you when I go up to the Midwest.