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Oh no!  But I totally understand why you did.  I can't imagine doing both.  My yearbook advisor actually had absolutely no part in the yearbook, but the newspaper advisor put in so much time I can't imagine if you were actually doing your job in both.  Actually my Junior year we had a different, really good advisor, but she got laid off and we recovered.  I would be honest with your kids and explain to them why you are quitting.  My Senior year advisor (the one who didn't do anything) was somewhat of a newlywed with a new baby, so we understood why he was never there.  I'm sure your kids will be equally understanding, although disappointed.  Tell them you think someone else could do a better job because they could throw themselves into it more.  Plus you'll still be at the school so they can show you what they're working on and if they have any burning questions next year they can ask you (although I wouldn't tell them that or they may swamp you).  I think you defintely made the best decision for yourself and maybe you can really enjoy newspaper now.