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1/28/11

Why I love my job

Everyday at about 2:45pm I call through to the classrooms and announce over the loudspeaker if there are any changes to the way a child will get home.

Yesterday I called through to the 2nd grade and said "(childs name) you need to ride the bus to your grandma's".

His immediate response was "I love you Miss Sarah"!

I replied "I love you too (childs name)".

I then realised the whole class was listening so I rapidly said "actually I love you all"!

To which the response was "I love you Miss Sarah" multiplied by 14.

And that's why most days I go home smiling.

18 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    And, that is a great reason to love your job! Where else can you work that you get 14 different people a day telling you they love you. A great reflection of yourself.

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  2. KayJanuary 28, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    This is so sweet. I was back in the classroom on Wednesday and it was really a high for me. I love that impromptu "I love you." I would also love to have heard your British accent on the school intercom.

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    How wonderful!!

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  4. Betsy Banks AdamsJanuary 28, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Oh how sweet.... Isn't it just wonderful to get the love of a child???? I love it, Sarah. And they obviously love you.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    This post made me chuckle. So adorable, Sarah!

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  6. SherriJanuary 28, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    What a sweet story! I love it! Children at that age are so cute!

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  7. Expat mumJanuary 28, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    I make a habit of walking the 7 y/o into his classroom every day just so I can stand in the cubby area and listen to the banter while they take their coats off. So sweet and funny.

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  8. A Brit in TennesseeJanuary 28, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    I couldn't help but smile as I read this, how sweet.
    Children can be so honest, sometimes that's a bad thing, but as you have demonstrated, most often a 'good thing'.
    I'm sure they 'hug' you as much as they tell you they love you also :)
    I once was a guest at my daughters school, I brought animals along, and showed the children how to care for them. The teacher said they all wanted me to return, because I reminded them of Peter Rabbit's mommy, it made me feel all warm inside ;)
    Loved your story today, it's what matters......
    ~Jo
    x

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  9. MareJanuary 28, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    That's the kind of kid stuff that I miss being retired.
    How refreshing!!

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  10. Linda ReederJanuary 28, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    It sounds wonderful!

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  11. Stella JonesJanuary 28, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Oh, how lovely. I worked as a School Secretary in England for 13 years and I loved every minute of it. The children never grew up further than 7 years old because when they got to that milestone, they moved up to 'big school' and we got a new lot. I miss that job very much indeed.

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  12. Carolina MountainsJanuary 28, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    That was so sweet - made me smile

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  13. Frostbite and SunburnJanuary 28, 2011 at 7:39 PM

    Ah Miss Sarah - that is lovely!

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  14. Linda JenningsJanuary 28, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    I'm sure you are the best elementary secretary ever!

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  15. GeorgeJanuary 28, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    No wonder you love your job. This is a cute story.

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  16. Jill of All TradesJanuary 29, 2011 at 8:13 AM

    Oh, I love that. Makes me want to smile/cry. I agree with Kay about the accent...love it.

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  17. Pat - ArkansasJanuary 29, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Reason enough to love your job. When young children say they love you, they really mean it!

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  18. Iota February 3, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    That's lovely!

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