Freaky Friday

Today was the Class of 2009's Class Day. It's a really neat day where the senior class gets to strut their stuff. They all participate to share the class history, song, flower, motto, will to juniors, and the 10 year prophecy. It's always emotional for me but this year it was especially emotional. I am very attached to this year's class. They are special. I absolutely adore each and every one of them. They are all different but manage to get along better than previous classes to me. They catfight and all but can usually keep it down to a dull roar. I just love them. I can really say this now since I no longer have them in class. LOL

Anyhoo, every year the senior class picks a teacher of the year. I really didn't expect to receive this award. I wanted it ofcourse...who wouldn't? But I really didn't think they would choose me. Not for any reason... I just figured they would skip it. But they did pick me. I cried like a baby. A few of them cried like a baby and they even gave me a standing ovation! That was pretty cool! They were so proud of themselves. I think they were just tickled they made me cry. They were extremely complimentary and I will always cherish each and every word they said. Wow.

It was particularly bittersweet because I have decided to no longer teach at Lee. I will miss it but I AM glad I had the experience. I am even happier that I get to leave with a class I enjoyed each and every day with. That's not to say that we didn't have our "moments" but honestly, there were few and far between. This is a great group of kids.

I am still crying tears of sadness and joy off and on. I expect this to continue until after they graduate. It's been a wild ride. Later.....