Andrew Misses Mrs. Grimes

Since the last day of school Andrew has been asking why can't I go back to school, I miss Mrs. Grimes. It's so funny how kids get attached to people. I've noticed with Andrew to he tend's to hold on to people and his heart grows with love for people who care for him. Andrews teacher was awesome, I really don't think we all realize how our kid's teachers are like secound mom's or dad's. Mrs. Grimes had so much patience with him and especially with some difficult life situations occurring. I really hope she know's how much she has done for him and how much we my husband and I appreciated her. I love the fact that even though I was stressed about Andrew going to kindergarten I felt secure leaving him with her, and any parent with a special needs child knows exactly what I'm talking about. Trusting someone with your child is a huge deal, and Mrs. Grimes was fully trusted. I found this poem and cried and totally felt it fit the situation.

Whose Child Is This

"Whose child is this?" I asked one day

Seeing a little one out at play

"Mine", said the parent with a tender smile

"Mine to keep a little while

To bathe his hands and comb his hair

To tell him what he is to wear

To prepare him that he may always be good

And each day do the things he should"

"Whose child is this?" I asked again

As the door opened and someone came in

"Mine", said the teacher with the same tender smile

"Mine, to keep just for a little while

To teach him how to be gentle and kind

To train and direct his dear little mind

To help him live by every rule

And get the best he can from school"

"Whose child is this?"

I ask once more

Just as the little one entered the door

"Ours" said the parent and the teacher as they smiled

And each took the hand of the little child

"Ours to love and train together

Ours this blessed task forever." --Author Unknown