Best Parts of my Day

This #blogamonth topic was easy for me.  What small part of my day am I grateful for did not take me long to think about.  Fortunately, I have two.  The first happens at work first thing in the morning, when I am greeted each day by students who are happy to be at school early in the library and spend this time to make, create, tinker, and explore new ideas.  The second time I am grateful for happens right after work when I arrive home to greet another set of happy kids - my own!

Both times are fleeting parts of my day.  The first moment lasts for only a half hour, but it is my favorite half hour of my work day.  I have written blogs on how #marvelousmornings inspires me each and every day.  I am in constant awe of the creativity and ingenuity of the kids who frequent the library each day.  They are often excited to try new things, they love to problem solve, and do not care when something doesn't work out right the first time.  This is my 3rd year running the maker morning program in the library, and while I get up super early to be at school early for these kids, it is worth every minute of my time and energy.  These moments, and kids, are precious to me. 

My second favorite part of the day lasts for only a few seconds.  It happens when my school day is done and occurs at the exact time of 2:37pm when the bus from the elementary school pulls up in front of my house, and my kids get off the bus, run right to me, and embrace me in a hug.  This last about a second, before my kids are off running to play with friends, being shlepped around on errands, asking for screen time, or we head to activities.  But I am incredibly thankful for that moment each and every day. 

Although sometimes I forget, it is good to be reminded of  how lucky I am to both start and end my work day with happy, smiling kids!