My Mary Sunshine

My Mary woke up late this morning telling me that she was too sick to go to school today (although there was nothing that actually bothered her--just those tired Monday blues, I think). And when my perfect angel school loving daughter tells me that...my eyes light up, because I miss her..all the time. Of course you can stay home my Mary Sunshine! But then I started to think about how I was scheduled to volunteer in her class and she started to think about how bored she'd get and she decided to go. Smart choice.

I am now back from volunteering in her classroom, something I really enjoy doing. It always makes me think back to my old teaching life. My mind always floods with great ideas I could use as a teacher and things I would have done differently now that I am a parent. I also start to think on how much I let teaching consume my life and energy, realizing that I am content with just observing and aiding.

The second I walked in the door today my Mary Sunshine gave me a hug like I was the best thing that ever happened to her, and all the while I thought to myself that she is the best thing that has ever happened to me!