The nice lunch lady-me

What a wonderful sunny day it was today.
I love the springtime,even though this year we didn't have much of one. As long as I can remember I have always loved summer.I love that I still count down the last few days of school like a kid, but for a different reason. Of course I was like every other kid , couldn't wait for June! Then when I had kids it was the big count down to no homework. Man ,I hated trying to figure out my kids homework!!
I work as a lunch aide at an elementary school . I love my kids ! Second graders. I will say by June they become restless!(understatement). The cafeteria usually load starts to sound like a jet engine! The kids get hot and tempers flare. I walk around mumbling to myself " I love kids....I love kids". It seems to work because about 2 weeks before school starts up again in September I really can't wait to get back.
It's been 15 years and I'll quit when the kids stop asking me to move up to 3rd grade with them. I always say sorry I didn't pass 2nd yet and have to stay another year.
I a always happy when I see a kid I had years ago tell me how great they are doing in college.I had 5th grade when I started so those kids are in their 20's. I get hugs from kids now taller than me . I was told a number of times how I helped a kid who had a bully. Or better still how I helped a kid stop being a bully.I can't remember there names, and most faces change a bit but I always enjoy it when they approach me and ask " do you remember me ?" Honestly I don't always but I never let on. There are a little over 100 second graders each year . It is easier to remember the kids name that did not behave. So when I don't know I say sure I remember your face but not your name . You must of been very good!!When they say the remembered me and I was nice I know I am doing a good job.