Introductions

In with the New Year, and all of the potential that suggests!  I am excited to begin this new journey, to learn and share.

To let you know a little about me, I am a wife and a mom of three crazy, beautiful babies.  My little man is 6, and not really so little anymore but the name stuck.  He is a kindergartner, and an all around crazy kid.  He has lots of energy and ideas to share, so things are never dull around here.  My baby doll is my sweet 4 year old.  She is such a little momma, and takes such great care of her dolls (and her brothers when she thinks they need it!)  The Super Baby is 2, and not such a baby, but that is a thought for another day.  He is super inquisitive, and loves to see how things work.  It is insane how fast they grow and learn.

The Husband

Super Baby, Baby Doll, Little Man

I am the lead infant teacher at a local child care center, and have been with them for nearly seven years now. I have a Bachelor's degree in Child and Family Studies, which was great preparation for working with young children and their families, and I do so love every day that I can make a difference in the lives of the children and families I intersect with.  Being a working parent in this situation was/is great as well, as I am able to have my children with me and still get the adult interactions that I crave.

I love to teach, both at home and at work.  The delight on a child's face when they experience something new, the sheer fun that is to be had in learning is the best motivation for me.  Some of my favorite things to do with the children are art, science/exploration, and reading.  There is nothing quite like watching a child learn and grow.

I am also a crafty momma.  I love to sew and knit/crochet.  I garden, and can or freeze everything that I can. There is so much to be learned from digging in the dirt, planting seeds and watching them grow, and being able to harvest the produce.  It is great to see the children so excited about seeing where their food comes from.

This is from move-in... I have three boxes now!

The last few things that capture my attention and interest are child development and hands-on parenting, nutrition and fitness for the whole family, making the most of what we have, and reading.  I could (and do!) spend a lot of time reading for pleasure, by myself or with my children, and to learn more to be able to better help the parents who come to me at work... There is so much to be learned.  One hope I have for starting this blog is to get more information and ideas, to spark conversations that help families develop to their fullest potential.

P.S.  Sorry if the pictures mess up the flow... I'll get the hang of it eventually!