Child labour?

Is it considered child labour when they ask 502 times 'when can we go help'?

After watching the dump truck deliver our 7yards of engineered wood chips, the kids couldn't wait to start digging and dumping (almost as eager as I was to see an end to "mud land"). We waited until Nick could come help us so we had a big person up at the pile or down in the yard. Some kids actually used a "big bucket" and some used a tea cup to help move the pile into the back yard.

We got a LONG way to go.... two buckets at a time!

GETTIN WET

Even though we have had lots of fun with all the digging, sliding, splashing, quashing and mucking around in the mud as of late.... I can hardly wait to see an end of dirt days!

As many of you may know I have finally made the decision to end the battle with grass! Lets face it... it just doesn't work in my backyard. Between the dog, the sprinkler and the amount of traffic the grass tries to survive through it just cant seem to make it, no matter what kind of turf i have tried. So, while we are in "mud land" i have decided to embrace the dirt and learn to have fun with what we have got.... a lot of mud!

Future doctor?

Is there a doctor in the house? Maybe.....

One of my favorite parts of my job is watching the children play. If you listen close enough you actually CAN hear the gears in their little tiny brains clicking away while they process how things work! It still amazes me at how much young children can take in, process and try in one day! Everyday when I hear parents ask "what did you do today" i feel like the list is SOOOOO long I don't know where to start!

Everyday is such an open adventure filled with opportunities to learn and grow.

snow much fun!

Where did all our snow days go?

Is it really the beginning of February already?

This winter is going by so fast... we are running out of snow day opportunities!

So far this year we have had only a few dusting.... and one sled day (but I was so excited to get to the park, I forgot to bring my camera).

I guess we will have to enjoy it when we can!

Six boys!!!!

What to do with six boys under 5...hmmmmm...

lets go throw some rocks!

Coming to the beach has got to be one of my most favorite things to do!It is just so calming to wonder the shore line with my awesome group of kids and my dog... I love it!

The sunshine was just braking through the thick fog that covered everything... the water was completely still and flat... and best of all... we had the beach to ourselves!

I love listening to the boys search and inspect who has the "best" rock, and watch as they throw each one into the water...watching and waiting... just to see and hear the reaction that it makes in the water.

It's a moment of pure discovery, delight, wonder, learning and like magic!

I LOVE MY JOB!!!!

Time flies

Happy Birthday.... Birthday Buddies!

Christmas 2012

Merry Christmas everyone!

Well another year has flown by and to sit and watch how much growth and change these little people have done over the last year is just amazing. For some families this was the first daycare Christmas party and sadly, once again, for some families it's their last. Sometimes i wish that these little people that I care for could just stop growing and stay where they are for a little bit longer.... but growth and change are what keep you on your toes. One of my favorite parts about Christmas is watching, and hearing those small voices sing Christmas songs, dance and giggle with excitement at what lays ahead. I am so thankful for the wonderful children and their families who have chosen to let me be a part of the lives. Thanks to everyone who contributed to make this years party a memorable one. Merry Christmas everyone and look forward to all the new year brings!