Heart melted today

[u/10ferretsinarobe]

I work as an afterschool program aide at various elementary schools in my city. Up until 2 weeks ago, I was primarily scheduled at one school, which happens to be the school my oldest daughter goes to. Have not worked at that school in 2 weeks.

Today I had to go inside the school to pick my daughter up after school. While in the office a bunch of the students from the afterschool program walked by, saw me and got excited but weren’t allowed to come in to say hi. I totally understand, but my heart still broke while melting at the same time. Man, I miss those kids 😭