Bus Duty

Every morning I have bus duty with two other teachers.  Rain, snow, sleet, hail, heat,  wind, bugs, freezing cold—no matter the weather we are out there supervising kids getting off the bus and out of their cars.   About six years ago, as a parent was dropping off her youngest child for the last time at our school, she mentioned that she was going to miss seeing the three of us at carpool every morning.  A wave and a smile, an occasional word or two if the situation permits.  That’s all we do.  Oh, and supervising the kids raising the flag.  Now, that can be an adventure!

Moving forward to last week when we saw this woman (after 6 years have passed) and she commented on how much our smiles and waves meant every day.   It warmed the cockles of our hearts!  As teachers, and particularly special educators, we often don’t get to feel the love from others.  Proof that the little things do matter.  So, if you can, smile and be nice to someone today.