Loving Colorado

Absolutely LOVING MY JOB! Who can say that? Every child that I've had the opportunity to work with, has responded and connected with me in so many ways. I have noticed that I tend to relate to children who have trouble listening/ acting out/ or minor autistic behaviour and its been really inspiring to see them come out of their shells and respond positively to me just in the few hours that I meet them and get to know them.

Its incredible.

 I'm so blessed to be here, so inlove with the idea of blessing children atleast for a day. I thought I would have alot of difficulty with the aspect of having a different child everyday (though some times they come to the daycare for a couple days in a row) -- but I like it even better. I think its because children are so "undependable" in their moods, reactions, feelings. Getting to know a child over a longer period of time causes me to expect them to act a certain way, or respond specifically to different stimuli. But from day to day, they do, and SHOULD change their minds, their opinions, their ways of responding. This way I am learning to love and respect them for who they are -- regardless of how they are acting.
 
For example: Today we had a 2 yearold -- (a group of 6 in the toddler room today) and he didn't want to sit down while he was eating. I asked him why -- and could he tell me what was wrong. He said it hurt. I didn't push it any further and we decided he could stand, but only because he wasn feeling discomfort. I found myself wanting to understand his reasoning behind not wanting to sit down, rather then expect him to do what I said because "I said so." It felt good to know that because I care so much about these kids... even if they're just their for a couple hours-- i'm actually making an impact on a deeper level compared to just oh-- nap, eat, and don't throw that toy:D
We found out later on that he had SEVERE diaper rash... that the mother hadn't told us about:( 
 
 
So I have plenty of stories to rattle off,  and they wouldn't even bore you because mostly they're just AWESOME -- but i'll save them for a later date. Thinking about starting a journal.. because this blog is ment for BI-WEEKLY entertainment:)