We have had our end-of-year school ceremony. I really wanted to enjoy it, but I had a lot of studying to do, so my attention was a bit divided. Still, I helped decorate the classrooms in the morning and went home around noon to rest for a bit before returning later.
When I got back, the school looked lovely — flowers everywhere, plants and decorations adding a festive touch. Parents started arriving, and at one point, I went back to the car to grab something. That’s when I ran into one of the parents and their daughter. We had a quick chat. I found out that the girl’s father works at a Lidl supermarket not far from where we live.
Then, the daughter quietly said, “I just want to go home.”
“Me too,” I replied with a smile.
Right at that moment, the principal and another teacher arrived and parked across the street. I really hope they didn’t overhear us!
Luckily, the ceremony itself didn’t drag on — we wrapped up sooner than expected and were able to head home earlier than usual.