Thanksgiving

Do they know? Do they really know?.........is what I wonder alot of days. Do these kids really know how much I love them and care for them and want what's best for them? I know I don't tell them like I should. But there isn't a child in that classroom that I wouldn't fight for.
Sometimes I think, "Do THEY really LOVE ME as their TEACHER? OR do they wish they had another teacher or their first grade teacher back? Do they think I'm a good teacher. Yes, I get the notes all the time that say they love me and I'm the best teacher. But sometimes, I just wonder about the genuiness of it...are they just doing it simply bc I'm there teacher and that is what children love to do for the teacher? Sometimes I look on their faces and I feel as though they are looking back and I see in their eyes and face that I'm not their favorite...I'm not the one their heart is loyal to.
The last day before Thanksgiving break I gave each child a note from me that said what I was thankful for about them. Now, I believe that if my teacher gave me that that I would hold onto it...atleast through the weekend. A few of them left them on the floor!! Oh, well.
But, I LOVE THOSE KIDS WITH ALL MY HEART - They've stolen it. Even though most days I'm sure they can't tell.
Because of them - I have 20 more reasons to be thankful this Thanksgiving!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

P.S. I've got to get another pencil sharpener over Thanksgiving---we're up to number 4!! But, I'm thankful that we have pencils to sharpen and I have money to buy the sharpener. :)