Today, finally, was our last day of school. Every year we have a family picnic and then the annual "Egg Drop" activity. Every year we hope for rain, and even though it always shows it might, it never does. We've had some really cloudy days, but never rain. Last week, it looked like it might rain today, then by this weekend, not really. By last night it was looking much more likely, and then by this morning the day looked like a complete washout (and it has been). So no picnic, but we still did the egg drop.
I kept having this vision that I would get to today, it would be over, and I would be come an emotional mess. The relief of having this wretched year behind me would just get to be too much. That's pretty close to what happened. We have several really awesome students that are moving away or are not returning for other reasons next year. I gave out some hugs, and when one family in particular came by to say goodbye, I couldn't stop the tears from falling. I was able to hang out in my office and the tears just kept falling. I was able to get myself together in order to say goodbye to my coworkers, and I headed home. I was mentally and emotionally exhausted. I've also come to realize that there is a lot of anger regarding things that were taken from us this year by a group of absolutely ridiculous parents. I took a nap when I got home, and I'm still feeling pretty drained. I get to sleep in about an hour later though for the entire summer (and later on off days) and I'm soooooo happy about that.
I'm grateful we made it through the year, and I'm grateful the summer is upon us. Thirteen weeks of no school days are stretched out in front of us. And I'm really looking forward to a good night sleep!
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