It Was That Day Of The Week

Dear Portland,

When I woke up today I felt like there was something I had to do, like I had an appointment or something I had to "get ready" for. Then I realized it was Thursday. Thursdays are the days I went to Waldrof every week to substitute for aftercare.  I hadn't really thought about my kids in much length until now. I miss them. I miss the atmosphere. I miss the authority and control. But I think what I miss more was the act of going to the school, seeing all the teachers, talking to them, and talking to the kids and their parents. I love talking to the parents (that care) about what new discovery their kid made today, or how an older sibling is starting to understand their growing responsibility. It's a captivating phenomena to watch a child become a person, to learn about the world, themselves, interactions, and social conduct.

That's what I was thinking about today Portland. And I have a feeling that you were thinking about it too. Your relationship with those kids is through me and I know they remembered it was Thursday today.