As I’m rifling through my work bag looking for a pencil during my tutoring session, the kid spots my pile of student-made birthday cards.

Kid: “Wait a minute– is it your birthday?!”

Me: “Yes it is!”

Kid (adorably overexcited): “Oh my gosh!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!”

Me: “Thank you!”

Kid: “I can’t believe it’s your birthday and you’re HERE. In MY apartment! Tutoring ME!”

Yeah I guess that is pretty sad.