The year is
really winding down now, but not without tons of end-of-year activities
and responsibilities. Today we went to Medieval Times. For
those who haven’t heard of it, Medieval times is a dinner show.
It was great fun, and the kids had an absolutely fantastic time.
Really, what kid wouldn’t love getting to eat with his or her fingers
in a restaurant setting? I cried three times during the show …
no, not because it was so moving. 
Just seeing all my
kids having so much fun brought home the realization that in only a few
short days they will be leaving me. Fortunately, I managed to
pull myself together.
Tonight I’ve been working
on report cards and comments for their fourth grade teachers.
Again, boohooing on and off all the way. I have two more report
cards to go, but I just can’t do anymore tonight. It’s been a few
years since I have felt this emotional about the end of the school
year. When I started tearing up during “So You Think You Can
Dance”, I began to wonder if perhaps it was just PMS, but it’s too
early for that. 
Hmmm … that paragraph
just reminded me that I have to put together information about summer
trips with Miss G. for tomorrow. Ugh! I’m so tired and
promised Toshi I would do the dishes for him because he’s been working
so hard on the house. Aiya!
Speaking of the house, the
floor is officially finished! Woohoo! It is so nice to be
able to cook at home and sit on the furniture again. 
Quote of the Day:
The object of teaching a child is to enable him to get along without his teacher.
~Elbert Hubbard
Poisoned by Fairy Tales
Poisoned by Fairy Tales 
Awwww…I wondered how teachers handle the end of the year. Tomorrow is Faith’s last day of 3rd grade *sniffle*….she’s excited, but I keep thinking “my baby will officially be a 4th grader!”Glad to hear the floors are finished!BTW, I thought the same thing about going backwards – I don’t think this changes anything, we were just….needing each other. Isn’t that how it always is? Fairy tales don’t exist, right?*sigh*We are going on a “date” with a co-worker this weekend, so I guess that’s progress. I think this person is trying to get us together. Isn’t that a hoot?
and once again, it’s so obvious how you were meant to be a teacher… those kids will remember you forever, just like I remember some really great teachers I’ve had. Uppermost would be Mr. Clifford– my 4th grade teacher whom I will never ever forget and will always be thankful he came into my life at that age– he made all the difference.
Wow… your Hubbard quote contrasts severely with my school’s mantra.
ahh the end of a school year but still the middle of the year!
lots to tell but will wait until things see me in boston…i am off for boston this weekend to get measurements of my room to know what furniture i am bringing…
and soon i will be there..i have had a few pursuers in the heart in boston yet i am waiting to see how it evolves…and so far there is one that waits patiently and keeps to his word…so this will truly be a new adventure for
‘ meikaili ‘ the writer of LOVE…
For some odd reason they don’t have Medieval Times up in the Bay Area…and I never got to go while I lived in LA. Strange, huh?
Anyway, the last day of school is always emotional (although I have yet to attend a graduation….) It must be even more so for elementary school teachers because you have invested so much in one set of kids (instead of the five that we secondary teachers deal with.)
Hi…forgive me but I’ve been a xanga slacker and just caught a comment you left me…TWO MONTHS AGO! Ugh! Anyway, I’m glad I could make you laugh with my negative comments on shopping 🙂
HAGS!