today

I am having a emotional roller coaster of a day. Seriously.

I had to sub today for a Kindergarten class that I haven't been in for a while now. I have been mainly focusing on the second grade classes since that is where I will be full time in 10 days. Oh, did I tell you all that? I got a job as a permanent sub for a second grade teacher that is going on maternity leave. I will be working full time for the last 5 weeks of school. I am really looking forward to it. It's a great group of students, and two fabulous teachers that I am working with! Good experience for me too!

Any ways, back to kindergarten. Wow. These guys were loud, and busy today. I was not used to having to repeat EVERYTHING I said 3 times. In the beginning of the year when I was in there more often, I was better prepared. I found myself feeling a little harassed today. Oh well. Then on Monday I will be in a fifth grade class, then next Friday back in second. Talk about bouncing around!

Also today I had two different teachers come talk to me about Benji. I was so excited! I thought he would finally have a great home where I will know where he was, but alas, by the end of the day both teachers had decided that the timing wasn't right. (Here is where you pipe in Heather that Wade has finally come to his senses and decided that Benji would be perfect for your family!!! no pressure or anything (wink))

So with it being our last night with these guys we had fun playing in the yard and tumbling in the living room before sending the kids off to bed. I am having such mixed emotions! I am so ready to be done with this, and yet these faces.... and the puppy kisses.... and the extreme excitement when we get home... and the...and the... But my carpets will thank me, as soon as Mr Coit comes that is, and I will be able to sleep the entire night again without two potty calls, and I won't have to bomb the backyard in order to find poop-free grass. I was out there today just trying to clean a portion of the yard... oh man!

So tomorrow morning, the kids do not have school. We will take our time and get everything ready and head out for the shelter.

Tears will fall.
Hearts will be broken.
Pictures will be taken.
But new families will be formed.

Good luck little guys!