It was finally time to say goodbye to the kids after over a year of having them in my house every Friday. Time flies, doesn't it?

It was done with much regret too, but now that Angel is due in a few weeks' and my mum-in-law is arriving next week, it's time to pack up and prepare the guestroom. Not to mention my big tummy is not an advantage in dealing with the active kids. =) I really love teaching kids somehow. Even the most nottie ones in Berries still leave me with fond memories. Not to mention the three lovely ones I had here, Gerald, Rachelle and Claris.

Kids have a way of making you laugh somehow. They say the most innocent, most ridiculous and most unexpected things. And it is also amazing how kids sometimes surprise you with their actions and behaviour, as if they were already mature and smart adults. Yeah yeah. Never think lowly of kids nowadays. Keke. Anyway, I just love the way they ask me questions and that glow of innocence in their eyes when they do that. It's something that nearly all adults have already lost in the growing up process.

I wonder if they'll realise they have stopped coming to wu lao shi's place starting next week. I told them it's the last lesson today and they seem to understand. And all of them know there's a baby inside my tummy, although Claris has checked and confirmed it with me by asking at least ten over times. "Is there a baby? Is there a baby in here, wu lao shi?" Then she will touch and feel my tummy gently. So cute.

Whatever it is, this year of having my very own mini classroom in Karlskrona has filled me with many happy memories. I sure am going to miss the feeling and satisfaction I get from teaching the kids, the pleasure of chatting with the mummies whenever they are here, and the laughter and joy that the kids have brought to my life.

If I can do it, I will probably be a part time Chinese teacher forever. Don't ask me why not full time. I don't know. I just want it as a sideline and indulge in that beautiful but not stressful feeling of having kids around me, believing in me, learning from me. =)

Well well. Summer's Learning Paradise is closed for now. Till the next time we meet. Love ya, dear kids, each and every one of you!! May you continue to shine and never let go of the passion to learn Chinese and speak Mandarin yeah!!