day 253

Tonight was our Back to School Night - a night when parents come to hear all about what the year has in store for their child.

I was completely overwhelmed by just how excited the parents were about what we are doing so far. They had so many nice things to say and I got choked up a number of times listening to them. One of them came up to me after my presentation and told me that her son had hated school up until this point and that I "totally changed his life." That one evening made all of the blood, sweat, tears and sleepless nights worth it.

Afterward, Jody and I went out for a late dinner and drink to celebrate. :) It was a good night.