Thank you, goodbye! Not so fast...

Since August, I've been rockin' a long term sub gig in an elementary school. I have loved it. I get to hang out with six year-olds all day, play freeze tag (I accidentally knocked a couple of kids over playing on Thursday. They're tough though), and go to art class. You really can't beat this kind of lifestyle. Anyhoo, I was rather bummed because last Friday was my last day of work. I was going out with a bang however. All week was basically "Goodbye Kristen" week. A surprise luncheon was thrown in my honor, people gave me gifts, kids were sobbing. It was awesome. This surely beat all other jobs I've had. For one, no one has accused me of counterfeiting bills or grand larceny at this gig (yes, this did happen. Totally innocent), but also, people have just been so damn nice and welcoming. It's nice to be welcomed. I even received a balloon this week. Come to find out, the balloon was a leftover from a party that someone had thrown, but still, it's sort of like vintage then, and I've always wanted a balloon so whatever. Oh, and lasagna. I received a lovely box of frozen lasagna. I figure I'll eat one bite ever year on February 1st. It'll be my twist on the wedding cake.

I left work feeling sad but also very grateful. The following day I received a text message: I would have to continue working until Tuesday. The lady whose maternity leave I had been covering is actually not coming back until Wednesday. So, basically, there was a whole week of parties thrown in my honor and surprise! I'm actually not gone. This is kind of like how I filed taxes and received another W2 exactly the next day. Great. Anyhoo, tomorrow should be relatively awkward and most likely confusing as hell for the kids. It's confusing as hell for me. I wonder if there will be more cupcakes??