I worked in a daycare for almost three years of my life. For the most part I really enjoyed it. The kids were hysterical and said the most suprising things. I loved the hugs and the constant playfulness. I also worked with the kids at my home church for most of the time that I attended which was almost seven years. I also loved doing that. But somewhere along the way I got my fill of kids. I don't know what set it off. I didn't really have a bad experience, I just got tired of working with them. No rhyme or reason. I just noticed that all of the sudden it wasn't fun anymore, it felt like more of chore.
Cut to this week:
I think that i have hung out with kids more this week than I have in almost four years...I have been working with Calvary's Backyard bible club. I have LOVED IT! We have been out in the Texas heat, singing songs, telling stories, making simple crafts, and playing ALOT of red rover. I am reminded that kids are just phenomenal little people...they are quick to laugh, they hug you after knowing you for 2 minutes, they are perceptive, and they are up for just about anything. Kids are not afraid to look you in the eye and say, "My parents are getting a divorce and sometimes I cry about it....when is water day?" There is a great line from a Kendall Payne song (who changes my life everytime I listen to her) that says, "Little ones teach the big to be free. Children are only un-costumed humanity"
I don't know I have just loved this week. Playing with the kids this week has been has been so refreshing. I have had the chance to give out lots of hugs, tell them how beautiful their crafts are, laugh...its been good for my soul.
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