Dear Munchkins,

When we first met, you guys were pretty shy. That's okay though, because I was still nervous and didn't really know what I was doing. How could parents leave me in charge of their three real, live children for several hours after school everyday? How in the world was I worthy of that much responsibility?

I still can't fathom the answers to these questions, but we grew on each other. We figured each other out and fell into a routine. I learned who likes what foods, colors and hobbies. I learned each of your different traits, like how one of you really enjoys anything to do with music, another loves sports and one of you likes to turn on "Popular" from Wicked every single time you get your hands on my phone.

I've made changes on my phone specifically for you, too. I let you download some of those games that I would've never gotten, otherwise, and (not going to lie) play them from time to time on my own. Who knew Temple Run is still such a great game?

We've come a long way since the beginning. I don't worry as much about whether or not those couple of pieces of chocolate will be bad for you. I know that sometimes you've got to let loose a little bit and enjoy the good things in life.

I've learned a lot from you guys, too. I've learned what shows are the best currently running on the Disney Channel. I've learned that fourth grade math is still pretty tough even as a college student. I've also learned some pretty strange, but not always awful, food combinations for snacking.

We've had our ups, like Treat Day Tuesdays, and our downs, like when homework gets pretty tough, and it's cold outside, and you really don't want to do anything anymore, but we made it through.

You've almost become like a part of my family. All of my friends know about you and hear stories all the time. My family even asks questions about you. Whenever I talk to them, they always ask how you're doing and love to hear the stories I have from things you've said or done. There's rarely a dull moment when I'm with you.

I couldn't be more thankful to have gotten to know you these past couple of years. College would have been a much different experience without hanging out with you after class almost every day. I am thankful that you've taught me so much and that we've had a really great time doing it. I'll always look back on the experiences I had with you and smile, and I will miss you so much when I graduate. Now I know what I have to look forward to when I have my own kids... just not anytime soon.