Figured it out

If you read my other blog, you know what we have been dealing with and still are. Until 2 weeks are over there is no surety that it is gone. 

One of my preschoolers got it. I am pretty sure her mom blames me. It really bothered me. It bothered me that she didn't call and tell me they weren't coming today and really hasn't communicated with me. But, I could not understand why I was so upset. I just figured it out.

My job is watching out for 4 children that are not my own. I really enjoy it most of the time. I love my preschool especially. I love planning and executing the lessons. It is my favorite time when it comes to my job. My priority is these children. I would not knowingly hurt them. That is basically what it feels like, that they think I selfishly inflicted others with this blight that has been so hard for me. I would never do it and am so sad anyone would think I did. It may have been us, yes, but I made sure my house was sparkly clean before starting preschool again. Does it matter where it came from? It doesn't really bother me not knowing. Blame stinks when you are the recipient. 

Preschool Quote of the Day

I am really enjoying my fun little preschoolers. It cracks me up every time Luke corrects himself and calls me "teacher" instead of "Mom". I would prefer Miss Heidi, but at least it isn't "Hey you".

This week we are focusing on food. We talked about to food guide pyramid. (Yes, I know it has changed, but it is the easiest way to teach food groups to this age.) I gave them fake food and we put it in the correct food group. When a little boy tried to put lettuce in the grain group I asked him, "What is the food you have?"
He said, "Cabbage."
Me - Why would it be in the grain group?
Him - Because it is made of beans.
Me - Oh, well, this cabbage is a vegetable.
Him - My mom makes my cabbage out of beans, so it goes here.
Me - Hmmm... Ok. (I did not want to argue, I knew who would lose.)

I wanted to giggle so badly. I forgot to relate this to his mom when she picked him up, but it was so fun.

Preschool

I have been convinced to start a little preschool in my home. I was planning on doing it 3 days a week with Luke to keep up my creativity and such. Then another mom asked if I would be willing to add her little guy to the mix. She mentioned it to a new mom in the area and she seems interested, too. I am nervous and excited. I haven't done this in 4 years, well, really 5. Reading books and putting together related activities a couple times a month kept my hand it, but it isn't really teaching. I have watched children, but not put together curriculum. I have been brain storming and coming up with ideas. I am trying to sort through all the random thoughts and find what will work best. Doing it at home could definitely be a challenge. We will see how this new endeavor goes. For now, if you want to give me some input, I am open.

Update - I just spent the last hour, at least, trying to plan my first week. I am so overwhelmed and out of practice it makes me sad. This shouldn't be so hard. It is what I love doing; books and playing. I will keep plugging along.