Today is the official start of my farewells. I spent Decmber tired and desperately wanting to return to England but now that it is actually happening...I don't want to leave! Why am I so contrary?!

This morning was the last day of school, the kids won't return now until the "new" school year in April so this was the last time I would see them.

 How do you say goodbye to a child? 

They don't understand that I probably won't return or ever see them again but I know it and it is upsetting.

     I have never considered myself as "child" person. I like children obviously but I have never wanted to be a teacher or work with children full time and yet here I am! I spent all my teenage years declaring that I "will never ever work with kids!" (famous last words.) and now I have spent the last year working in a school-not just lots of children but children with special needs!!
     The thing is; watching the kids go up for their certificates-"most calm", "biggest smile" and the highly valued "does her homework" I was so proud of them! I didn't think I would say this but I will honestly miss these gorgeous, tiring, hyperactive and wonderful children.