Bittersweet

Such a bittersweet day. I couldn't possible be any more excited that in just over 3 days, I'm going to get to hug, cuddle, kiss and snuggle with Reilly. It has seemed like forever ago since the day that Dave and I found out that we were going to be parents. In many ways, it also seems like yesterday.

As time draws near, it's made me a bit reflective. Today is one of those days that are truly bittersweet. For the past 7.5 years, I've come to work each day to be with "my kids." My students have always been my kids. There's not a lot I wouldn't do for them. Even on the bad days, they've still been my kids. I've still loved them.

Don't get me wrong, come about the end of May, I'm ready to send those kiddos home for the summer...but it's only October 23, and the realization hit me this morning that I'm going home for the summer it seems, and they're still going to be here. Bittersweet. I have the most amazing sub coming in to be with my kids for the next 7 weeks, but she gets them, and I don't.

I'm fairly certain saying goodbye this afternoon, even for such a short time, is going to be a hard task. I hope I don't cry. I know they are in awesome hands. I know I'll be in to check on them. I know that my sub is going to keep me informed. I know I'll be busy with MY REILLY, but I'm still going to miss my 24 other ones!