The other weekend, I had a crazy schedule on the Saturday, with parties here and there for the kids, and I knew it was gonna be a busy one. One of the parties was for my Lil Man’s friend, and it was at a venue in town, so I figured that I could drop him, and have a couple of hours me time, before I needed to pick him up, after all there is always something I could be doing!
Well, we got there, and there was hardly anyone there, birthday boy neither. But the dad was there, and he was very polite, offering drinks and snacks while we waited. over the course of 20 minutes the hall filled with nigh on 40 10 year olds, but there were a surprising number of little people there too… little people from my old class… then it dawned on me that the birthday boy had a sister in my old class, and it had also been her birthday too, so this was a joint party.
So that was 40 odd 10 year olds and around 20 4-5 year olds too, along with some added siblings, and mums who weren’t about to leave their child. And still no star guests! I have to say I was mobbed by little people, my thigh firmly hugged by my old class, and even my ‘boyfriend’ was there!
As time passed, the birthday peeps finally arrived, making quite an entrance, but not before the boy’s dad had asked me, in teacher capacity, to help him control the kids… they were running riot around the place! Now, I was off duty, but really? Can a teacher every be off duty? We see our kids around town, in the shops, at the park, everywhere, all the time, and I for one, here “Mrs Bhathal!” all the time! So I helped him round them up, and thought once the main guests arrive, I could slip off…
Not that easy.
4-5 year olds have good grip.
I ended up in a ring with them playing Pass the Parcel, and then finally I was given a chance to slip out.
It felt lovely, though. All these little munchkins telling me they missed me, and I genuinely miss them too! They wave at me and call my name, whenever they see me at school but I can’t get in their classroom, to spend quality time with them, any more, which is so sad. I have another bunch of kiddies to look after now… but as I have only been with them for 7 weeks, the same bonding hasn’t really happened there yet… Though I do love them too, with their little quirks!
Anyway, I did my dash around town, I only had time for a dash as I’d been kept at the party a tad longer than I had expected, then came back to sweep up my child and get him home for a barbeque that my Hubby Dearest was organising.
Yet again I got kinda mobbed, but it wasn’t just the kids, I had parents telling me how much my not being in their child’s class had affected their child… I felt so sad.. I had made these little bundles cry! But on the flip side, I had affected them in such a way, that they had enjoyed being with me in class, and they were happy. Hearing the parents tell me their kids ‘loved’ me, oh what an ego boost!
But truly, I felt humbled, so humbled. A Teacher has a really hard job, but to know you have affected even one child’s life, positively, is a blessing, and to hear that so many felt that way, I felt richer than the wealthiest person on earth!!
But I Smile Anyway... 
Jul 24, 2015 @ 20:01:16
That is so beautiful Ritu, and testament to what a great teacher you must be to have so many kids and parents flocking around you. I am so proud of you little sis! 🙂
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Jul 24, 2015 @ 20:24:12
Thanks big sis! It is a special feeling indeed! 😊
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Jul 24, 2015 @ 13:58:43
Awww!
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Jul 24, 2015 @ 17:34:18
😊
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Jul 24, 2015 @ 08:52:59
felt nostalgic !! u made me remember the school days,,,,,
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Jul 24, 2015 @ 17:32:46
😊
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Jul 24, 2015 @ 06:34:16
Being a teacher is so rewarding with the love of the children. 🙂
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Jul 24, 2015 @ 07:04:36
It truly is! 😊
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Jul 23, 2015 @ 22:37:46
Whenever we want to fulfill what we feel as our order perfectly and with all our engagement it can be exhausting and needs a lot of effort at times. But what you get back always makes you know why you are doing it for and that it is exactly what you want.
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Jul 23, 2015 @ 22:45:17
Exactly the point sis! I have loved this job for years, wanted to do it properly, and now I’m there, it is just amazing, and the feedback has been phenomenally, from kids and some colleagues alike… Now I KNOW I did the right thing! ☺️
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Jul 23, 2015 @ 23:04:43
It was simply meant to be…. and you have been going with the flow…. so happy for you. You deserve it so much, Ritu!
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Jul 23, 2015 @ 23:08:50
Thank you sis I! ☺️☺️
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Jul 23, 2015 @ 23:11:45
😙😙😙
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Jul 23, 2015 @ 20:54:39
Sounds like a busy but wonderful afternoon!
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Jul 23, 2015 @ 21:26:44
I t was, Tonya, exactly that! And I’ll be honest, I wouldn’t change it either!! 😊
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Jul 23, 2015 @ 20:46:00
It’s always good to know when you’re missed. And kids will always tell you what they really think! I am sorry that I haven’t been able to keep up with reading your blog this summer. I have had so much to catch up on since I got back from vacation. I look forward to reading your posts now that I am home once more. Have a wonderful day! ~M
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Jul 23, 2015 @ 21:26:05
Aw thank you Michelle! Don’t fret about missing posts! They’ll be there to browse back on, if you fancy! Glad to have you back! 😊
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Jul 23, 2015 @ 22:18:50
Thanks Ritu! And I hope your finger feels better soon!
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Jul 23, 2015 @ 22:20:56
Thanks Michelle! I hope so too! 😊
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Jul 23, 2015 @ 20:45:44
Wow what have I always told you. Superteach you are awesome☺
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Jul 23, 2015 @ 21:24:51
Thank you my dear, ever encouraging big bro! 😊
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Jul 23, 2015 @ 21:25:31
Always sis I got your back😘
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Jul 23, 2015 @ 22:01:26
😘
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Jul 23, 2015 @ 20:24:20
I can’t imagine a feeling more rewarding than positively influencing a childs life.
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Jul 23, 2015 @ 20:27:10
It is a pretty special feeling, and as I said, I feel humbled by the reaction I get from these children, young and old! 😊
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