I can’t remember why I said this, but i told students that I didn’t have a favorite that I appreciated each and every one of them and that they were all my “favorites” for different reasons. One student asked me why i appreciated her. I told her that was watching out for me (they know I have dietary restrictions) and she’s my little mama and is calling me out on stuff which I find hilarious and endearing. She started to cry which in turn made me cry.