On Saying Good-bye to his Teacher

Shawners, talking about the create-your-own Starbucks mug I bought for him to give to his teacher that you draw on then bake: "You know what would be sweet? If there was a drink you could drink like if you were sad about your teacher leaving and then you could cry and the tears would make a color on the mug." 

Then, a few seconds later...: "I would be a trillionaire if I made that."

Last week, when the entire class cried after hearing the news that their teacher was leaving, except for four kids including Shawners, he tells his teacher: "I wasn't crying on the outside, but I was on the inside."

Email from his teacher:
THANK YOU so much for the cake pop and gift card. That was very thoughtful of you!!! Shawn was so cute yesterday, he told me he wasn't crying on the outside, but was on the inside. I got a big hug!!! Thanks for your support and kind words this year!
A : )