it is our last day today as a class.
and as we look back –
and look ahead –
we find
that a part of each of us
is still right here.
always has been.
and always will be.
—
Always jump in the puddles! Always skip alongside the flowers.
The only fights worth fighting are the pillow and food varieties.
Terri Guillemets
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
I just love this post my friend. Finding the child in us is paramount. Have a lovely day Beth ❤
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thank you, sweet ralph and you too )
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Very true beth, very true.
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it is indeed, paul. thanks for reading )
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I’m in a place where I need to see the world like a child, because externalities zap the will. Thanks for the reminder.
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i’m happy that the timing was good, andra. after reading your post today, i understand why you need to jump in a puddle and forget your cares for a while )
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True and beautiful words
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thank you so much, peter )
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Oh my goodness! That quote is right on. Live in the moment every moment. great post!
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thanks, roy. and that’s right )
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🙂
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I don’t think I’ve ever had a food or pillow fight! Dang, I’ve wasted decades being civilized.
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c’mon, there’s still time, kerbey )
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Love this! There is so much value in play and seeing through eyes of wonder
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thank you inspire and you are right, there is )
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😉
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Things we learned, things we will learn, each and every one of us, alone and together.
Yes, you caught it perfectly, Beth.
Congratulations on your great year with the kinders, my friend.
Food fight!
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thanks, mark. it’s always a bit of a bittersweet day for me, happy to see them on their way, but sad because i’ll miss the everyday adventures with them )
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Great post. Always jump in puddles is advice to live by!
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thanks mark and i think so too )
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This is amazing!! Just this very day, my oldest daughter and I left a store and passed a puddle. She said “I so want to just jump in that puddle.” and I said “You should. We all want to do it but our inner adult smacks our inner child around and tells it not to.”
Inner adults need a smack up-side the head once in a while.
She jumped in it and we both got wet. We laughed and laughed.
Then I did laundry.
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i love this chris! thanks for sharing this and it was worth it i’m sure )
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Love this, Beth. There is no better way than to see the world through the eyes of a child. Happy End of School! 🙂 ~Karen~
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thank you karen, and i so agree )
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You have so many readers! How did you gather them all?
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it has grown slowly and over time, just through give and take with readers and commenters and reading and visiting new blogs on a regular basis.)
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What an awesome quote. And today is the last day for me and my girls too. Hooray! The last one is completing her last History Assessment. Hip-hip-hooray for summer!
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thank you and let’s all celebrate!
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Enjoy the holidays and be sure to build up the energy for your next beauties!
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absolutely and that’s what summers are for ) thanks, tric –
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Hoping that everyone has a lovely summer, with carefree days and nights with fireflies! I loved this post, as I always do. I treasure the idea of food or pillow fights, the only fights I hope that those dear little ones ever have to experience! Smiles, Robin
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thanks robin and i agree ) b
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That’s one reason why it’s so good to spend time with children now and then, even if it’s not part of your everyday experience. It helps remind you to live in the moment. 🙂
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you are so very right, deb )
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I’ve never thought of it that way but it’s so very true.
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) aussa
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1. Today, I’d really love for the kid in me to take the lead. I’m going to read to Grace’s class. Think that’ll do it?
2. The kids in your class – they’re so lucky.
3. I always will remember the teachers my girls have had who they didn’t want to leave. Even on the last day of school. Even with summer before them. I have a feeling you’re that kind of teacher.
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1. fantastic
2. i’m the lucky one
3. yes i am
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here’s to summer though …
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yep, and i’m already enjoying every minute of it! )
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Yes, to be and think like a child, wondrous.
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that it is )
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I agree and love this post!
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thank you mm )
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love this! And I wanted to drop by and let you know how much I enjoy seeing you drop by mine!
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thank you, and my pleasure, a )
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