Irresistible

I was very excited for this afternoon.

I got to sub in a first grade class at the school where I frequented the kindergartens last year. So pretty much I knew all kids last year and I was excited to see them again today! It was apparent when I arrived to pick them up from lunch that they remembered me too. Most of them expressed some sort of amazement that I was in their class!

The day was very busy, as they were a very busy class! Lots of kids "needed" my attention at any one point in the day. Many proclaimed their various ailments - such as hurting knees, fingers, heads, and backs. Some wanted to go get an ice pack from the office. I denied all but one - somehow I don't think a bumped finger warrents an ice pack. Some I think just wanted my sympathy. "I'm sorry. Hope it feels better." seemed to suffice.

Partway through the afternoon I was supposed to take them out to recess, which was a relief. They really needed to run off some energy. While we were outside, one of the girls ran up to me and gave me a hug (probably the fourth or fifth one she'd given me that day). Then she looked up and said, "Miss Barnes, every time I see you I just have to give you a hug!" :) Awwww....