04/05/2026
For most people, today—the last day of break—comes with that heavy feeling of going back to work tomorrow. The alarm clock, the packed schedules, the endless meetings that could’ve been emails, the same frustrating routines… and yeah, the coworkers and all the little day-to-day nonsense that comes with it. That pit in your stomach starts creeping in before the day is even over.
For me, it feels completely opposite.
Maybe it’s because it’s part-time. Maybe it’s because I actually miss the kids. Or maybe it’s because the job isn’t stressful or complicated—it’s simply about helping kids and families in my own community.
This week was my first Spring Break as a school bus driver, and it couldn’t have been better. I got to spend the entire week doing fun things with my family—every single day—fully present. No juggling schedules, no trying to piece together plans because I had to work. In the past, we were always figuring it out on the fly, but this time was different.
There’s truly nothing better than being off when your kids are off. Even my kids and my wife said it multiple times this week—how much calmer everything felt and how much better our time together was as a family.
My only regret is not doing this years ago. But I’m grateful I’m here now—and really looking forward to what’s ahead.
And if you’re someone who has that same feeling about going back to work tomorrow—I get it. Making a change can feel scary, even terrifying. But sometimes you just have to figure it out as you go. It might be uncomfortable at first, but it could end up being one of the best decisions you ever make.
