Starting to

Starting now, the sophomores are starting to...
Starting to resemble 10th graders,
Starting to get it together,
Starting to get things done,
Starting to take it more seriously,
Starting to make me smile,
Starting to fade, those 9th grade ways

It's a very gratifying time of year for me, when I realize the kids are growing on me, and starting to evolve. Too bad I won't be here when they come back from winter break, brand new creatures, that's my favorite sophomore season. Instead I'll be with giggly middle school kids.