Bittersweet

The end of the school year is always bittersweet. For the second year in a row the ending of the school year has impacted me, but it has nothing to do with my students. It is a farewell for the summer to the woman who is a second mother to my son, his babysitter Carmelina and her mother Nona.

My friend Stacie refered me to Carmelina. I am forever grateful to her for that. Carmelina runs a state licenesed and certified day care out of her home by my school. Her and her mother take care of our children while we are educating others kids. They are amazing, no better way of putting it! This school year has been a challenging one for their family, they have been dealing with an unfair illness in the household, and never once has the care of my son been impacted. Amazing!

JoJo is madly in love with Nona, he speaks of her ALL the time! Being a working mom, there is no better feeling knowing your child is well taken care of while you are at work. I know for sure he couldn't be in better hands. We are so lucky to have them! Next year Derek will be joining his brother there when I return to work in March. Don't get me wrong, it will be hard the first day I drop Derek off, but I know he will be loved.

Thank you for a great year Carmelina! I hope you have a great summer, you deserve it!