Earlier this week I went to volunteer in my son’s 1st grade class for the last time this school year. Seeing these little six and seven year olds with their gap-toothed smiles and eagerness to learn has been a highlight of my year. When I walked into the class this time, a little girl came over to me and asked “do you like my beautiful dress?” Of course I did. “Do you want to see it twirl?” It was a very impressive twirl. Another little girl came over and barreled into me with a bear hug which started a chain of hugs. Continue reading