I have worked with children for as long as I can remember. God has brought many children in and out of my life, and I feel incredibly blessed by the 10 enrolled in my daycare right now. I have been really thinking about them as normal kids, but I have also been thinking how differently each one is, and how different I need to be with them sometimes. They all go through the same stages, but they all react to them differently. They also all seem to need a different form of the same discipline. For example, one child may cry if he/she is looked at with a stern look, and another child may look back and do it one more time!! It is very interesting to think about them and how different they really are.
Please let me introduce "my" kids(according to their age today):
Jeremiah, 6 months old.
I have truly enjoyed watching Jeremiah grow. I saw him the first time on the 2nd day of his life, and he has been a blessing to me ever since!! He loves cuddles, kisses and butterflies!!
Greyson, 20 months old
Greyson is a fun-loving, adorable and silly little man! He keeps me laughing!!! He loves Mickey Mouse, horses and music! Oh, and I can't forget art!! He does not like time-outs!! (Imagine that!!) He is growing and learning so fast! He was only 10 weeks old when he started coming to my daycare, and it has been a blast getting to know him and watching him grow.
Nickolas, almost 21 months
Nickolas is a very energetic and happy boy! He has been at the daycare since August, and has made tremendous steps physically, mentally and socially! He is growing by leaps and bounds and is even walking all over!! That is a huge step for him!! I feel so blessed to have Nick in my life, and I thank God for allowing me to help him succeed!
Braxton, 2 years old
Braxton is a hilarious kid!! There is not a day that goes by that he doesn't have me giggling!! He is very expressive, whether he is happy, confused, sad or tired! His facial expressions are priceless! He is also incredibly smart and learns new things every day that just blow my mind!! He has been with me since he was 6 months old, and I have loved watching him grow.
Israel, 2 1/2 years old
Intelligent?? VERY!! Israel never ceases to amaze me!! He has blown my mind over and over! His favorite thing is Thomas the Train, and he can tell you the name of EVERY train in the series! He also likes Lightning McQueen, but prefers his Thomas the Tank Pillow Pet! Israel has been coming to my house for just over a year, with his mom and his baby brother, Jeremiah.
Alizabeth, just over 4 years old
Ali Grace has been coming to my daycare since December 2008. It has been a huge joy watching her grow. She, as well as her brothers, have been a huge part of this daycare, and I love them to pieces! Ali is in preschool and is learning SO much! I love seeing how excited she is when she learns new things!
Alexis, 5 years old
Alexis is growing way too big way too fast! She was almost 2 when she started coming here. It's fun listening to her tell about kindergarten!! She loves to learn!! It has been an amazing three years with this beautiful little girl!!
Brendan, 7 years old
Brendan is an incredible boy!! He has been a part of my daycare since he was 1 1/2!! He was on bottles and wearing diapers when he started here! Now? He is in first grade and it amazes me!! He loves his legos, his PS2 and his Wii!! He also loves to go to church with me, and he loves to learn the Bible verses (especially since it earns him candy at church).
Tyler, 9 1/2 years old
Tyler is a very smart, loving and compassionate young man. He does not like to see anyone hurting, and he is always ready with hugs! He has grown so much and it has been amazing watching him learn his way in the world! He and his sister Lexi have been here for 3 years, I have loved them since the day they arrived!!
That's the crew! 10 amazing children that God saw fit to put into my heart and life!!
