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The Smell of Pies & Pipes


 

If you are(were) a "This Is Us" fan then you will likely get the reference in the title. If you are not, where have you been? Anyway last night was the series finale (raise your hand if you weren't ready)!


 So this post isn't about social media, but since it's my blog I hope you will indulge me. 

One of the characters made reference to not remembering their grandparents, he said all he remembered of them was the smell of pies and pipes. This resonated with me because today is the last day of school. Let me tell you folks this one was a doozy! Probably one of the hardest (if not the hardest) of my 27 year career. I am so ready to be done, I am so ready to be still. But, then this quote. This quote reminded me that 5, 10, or 20 years from now nobody will remember if you did that last assignment or if they got that B they wanted. If this year was difficult for me, it was also difficult for my kids.

 I want to be remembered as the teacher who showed grace. I want my students to remember the times that we laughed at the stupid stuff. I want them to remember that fun project, or that cool game. I want them to remember the small stuff, the smell of pipes and pies. I want the to know that I loved them and that I don't care one iota if they passed the FSA. The smell of pipes and pies is the goal! Hang on to the little things. 

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  1. Steel Magnolia MusingsMay 25, 2022 at 7:49 PM

    First of all, I don't really know how to move forward knowing that last night was the last This Is Us episode ever.
    Second, I love the title of your blog. I only made four years of teaching and I will never forget the exhaustion.
    Third, congratulations on the completion of the school year. That is huge.

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