I'm so Proud

Last night was the prom, and it was great! My clinical instructor and I were the people in charge, and it was a very long day. We were at the hotel with the prom committee at 8 AM, we decorated and it turned out just gorgeous! I got home at 1:30 and started reading some poetry so that I could write my 3 pages paper. I wrote the paper, then got in the shower, got ready and headed back up to the hotel. I didn't get home until Midnight. I was so exhausted, but I feel great this morning because I slept in until 10.

I realized something last night though that was so great; even though sometimes the kids irritate the hell out of me, I just adore them! I felt this huge almost maternal pride when they came to the door to check in. They all looked so great, and every time I saw one of my students my heart would just swell with pride. I have 3 weeks left of working with these kids and I know I'm going to miss each and every one of them when I leave, even my troublemakers. After being with them for four months as a student teacher I've realized that I really am their teacher, and they really are my kids. It's amazing how attached you get.