Ok, Everybody. Where's The Good Stuff??!!

[mamamanda]

-Dcb is a handful, but still my fave and he comes in and hugs me, tells me he loves me, and says, "I'm so glad to be here," almost every time he is here.
-I LOVE the cute things these kids say.
-Some days I feel like I'm not making any difference, but then I hear them repeat something I've taught them in conversation with their friends and I realize they are taking it in even when I don't realize it.
-This job is changing me for the better and I'm learning a lot. I used to be very judgmental and be quick to see all the things the other parents were doing wrong, but I'm starting to see that each family comes from a different background and brings their own unique gifts to the group. I don't want to be judged by my kids' bad days so I try not to judge them for their kids' bad days either.
-I've learned that if I look for the positive in a child I will always find it!
-Right now, I have super great hours!!! Typically 9-3:30 or once a week until 5:00.

[alicia@home]

I think I really needed this post, I've been feeling a bit down lately.

I am so gratefully that this is an option for me and I am able to stay home with my two children. They are so sweet and I hated working and leaving my son with strangers. Now I don't have to! I get to chase them around all day

I love that even though ds has been crazy and rotten lately, the silly faces he makes crack me up! Even though he's in time out, . :: I tried so hard not to laugh today but he got me!

I am so fortunate to have great families that appreciate what I do for their kids. One dcm (also my sis) is constantly telling me how happy she is with how I appreciate her kids the same way she does. Also, she loves showing off her kids and is pretty thrilled that they truly are ahead of the curve, although I can't say that's all me but she thinks it is =P
The other dcm, she can see when I'm having a rough day and offers a word of encouragement as she quickly escorts her kids. She gets it. I love 'em but take 'em home!

I also love that I get to care for my niece and nephew on a daily basis and grow that relationship with them. They really are smart kids, and they love me so much - probably more than I know.

And finally my two dcb (also brothers). We had a rocky beginning but when dcb5 asked why I didn't hug him as much as my own son, my heart melted. I felt so bad and so loved all at once. I love these two snugglers, who are kind of too old to carry around blankets but that's why it's sweet. And then there's his bro, dcb7 who I am finding out has the gift of gab and loves to talk to ME, about EVERYTHING. . And he hopes he never has to go to another daycare because they might not know what a butter burrito is. I hope to have a long relationship with them and their family.

Thanks for this post, it was fun to read what others had to say and helped me drag myself out of this dark hole I've been digging for myself.