Briana, one of my 3rd graders, was having this conversation with me yesterday:

Briana: You are going to have a lot of 4th graders in the Zebras next year.

Me: *wince*… I’m actually not going to be here next year.  I’ll be off in Northern California.

Briana: *downfallen expression* Oh.

Me: But I’ll be back for holidays and I’ll definitely come visit.

Briana: *brightens* You better!

Me: Or what?  You’ll come hunt me down?

Briana: Yeah! *gives me a fierce look*

She loves me! : D