Last Day

Tomorrow I start my new position at the school I work at. It has been a long time coming to work to this place. Over 20 years working with children and education. I know it will be rewarding, but my biggest fear is the idea that I'll miss the children a lot. There is something about getting the excited butterflies on the night before the first day of school. There is something rewarding about seeing a student realize how to do a 2-digit multiplication problem. There is something wonderful about laughing in a group of 23 about the silliest things. Only once before did I take a position where I didn't have the same children in my care for 6 hours a day. It was weird and the adjustment never really took place. I know that was over 10 years ago now, but I still feel that not having that will be the hardest part. That and the organziation piece of it. Even the wife pointed that out. I usually start something gung-ho and then don't finish it. I can't do that now as most of my job description will be to think about how to complete projects. So, now I am offically an administrator (assistant director if I might add!) and it feels the same only pays better!