Last Day of School!

It's the last day of school for thousands of kids in the area. For me, it was always a bittersweet day - I was so, so tired and ready for a break, but I knew I'd miss my students terribly, too.

One of my favorite traditions always happened on the last day of school - the teachers and staff gathered outside the building and waved goodbye to the kids as the buses rolled away for the very last time of the year.

Here's a video from the year that Lisa and I were both teaching in the same school. She's standing next to me and we are chatting together as we wave goodbye to the kids.

Isn't that a neat way to end the school year? I almost want to run out to my school this afternoon and join the teachers in waving goodbye!

Cambria, another of the quads, participated in her 5th grade graduation out in Utah.

At first I thought she was wearing some Hawaiian leis. Her other grandmother is from Hawaii and leis are a tradition at events like this. But looking closer, those garlands are made from candy!

Congratulations, Cambria! I'm so proud of you! xoxy

Pepper made her last visit of the school year to Lisa's classroom last week.

This time I brought some grooming tools and let the kids brush her. 

She loves to be brushed and combed and she loves kids. Win-win for Pepper!

Until I pulled out her boots. She's not very fond of those.

I don't make her wear them - if the pavement is too hot or too icy for her feet, we stay indoors. But I am also teaching those kids about animal care, and some day they may have pets who need foot protection. So, I "planted a seed" in their minds and taught for the future.

As always, Pepper was a good sport and despite having to put her shoes on, she really enjoyed her morning with Lisa's students. (And for some reason, those shoes never stayed long on her feet. Hmmm... I wonder why?)

Mama and Nashie are coming today which means things will be loud and hoppin' here. I'll do my best to spin to win for the May Give Away, but honestly, tomorrow will be more likely.

Stay 'tooned!