The Honest Academy

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This saddens me! Eric Carle, the artist and author who created that creature in his book “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” a tale that has charmed generations of children and parents alike, died at 91. RIP

Today is the last day of my in-home childcare. The Honest Academy is gearing up to expand into a center and it is bittersweet.

As I prepare to close this facility, I am swamped with mixed feelings! Thoughts including my babies, their parents, the school walls filled with projects made with tiny hands, my kids addressing me as Ms. Aarsi, the overwhelming love and support from my clients, my daughter’s sacrifice of me working long hours, the amazing teachers whom I had the pleasure of working with, tiny people comforting my owies, their sense of belongingness towards me, the ups and downs of the business, and many more.

We were lucky to not have a positive case during the pandemic.

I want to thank each one of you for making this journey meaningful and interesting. I want to thank my husband, who always provided a safety net in times of distress. Trust me it was plenty of times! Thank you Abhishek Aggarwal. I want to thank my daughter, who often complained that her mother was always thinking about the school. I want to thank my sister Anushree Mithal for listening to my rants when I had a bad day. Thank you Eshatva Mithal, for making my website and providing technical support. My family who reminded me of the light at the end of the tunnel, every time I wanted to give up. I want to thank all my clients for trusting me with care of their most precious beings. I want to thank all the teachers who were a part of this preschool family and for executing my ideas to the fullest and adapting to the school’s personality. Thank you to all those who brought hurt to me. It only made me stronger. Thank you to those who flattered me by copying me. I would like to thank the state of Oregon for making sure we were equipped with masks and sanitizers during the pandemic. I want to thank my licensor, Jessica who believed in me and was available whenever needed. Last but not the least, my favorite, my munchkins for showering me with LOVE. So much love, that it made me feel like the richest women on earth. Their bright faces and smiles always cheered me up and melted my stress.

With this, I want to apologize to all those whom I might have disappointed during this era. I may have not handled things as per your expectations, but trust me, I tried my best. I am human and I believe in making mistakes but not repeating them.

Dear Clients,
These days, people hide their emotions because they feel it will present them weak. Today, when you cried during goodbyes, it suggested that you really did care. You really did love me and you really are appreciative of my services. And because of that, I am able to do what I do. I am grateful for each one of you. I love you all and I will miss you all. I am leaving absolutely spoilt, pampered and content.

I wish you good luck and best wishes. At the end, this is what remains...

For our bird week, we decided to get a little a adventurous this time!
Thank you Eshatva Mithal

Earth day