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Touching The Future

I don't wear power suits,
make speeches,
or drive a fancy sports car.
I've never talked on a car phone,
made a big sale,
or been elected to the Senate.
I don't "do lunch",
have a big impressive office or carry a beeper.
I spend my days wiping away tears,
giving hugs,
and serving chicken nuggets.
A good day is when I go through a whole day
without a temper tantrum, bite mark
or a toilet training accident.
My "office" is a room full of brightly colored toys
and laughing children.
You may not think that what I do is very important
and you may even whisper behind my back
"What a waste of a good mind."
But I know better.
I make a difference
because I'm changing the world
one child at a time.
Everyday I'm getting the once in a lifetime chance
to touch the future.
I'm proud to say "I'm a child care provider".
~ by Marti Doyle
 
 

TODDLER PROPERTY LAWS
 
  • If I want it, it's mine.
  • If it looks just like mine, it is mine.
  • If I give it to you and change my mind later, it's mine.
  • If I can take it from you, it's mine
  • If I had it a little while ago, it's mine
  • If it's mine, it will never belong to anybody else, no matter what.
  • If I'm doing or building something, ALL the pieces are mine
 
Don't Call Me A Babysitter
 
Little children come to me for hugs and books and such.
I care for all their special needs and also fix them lunch.
I pick up toys, mop up spills, and often dry their tears.
I change their diapers, settle fights and kiss away their fears.
I tie their shoes, button coats and push them on the swing.
I really love these kids, you see, but there is just one thing.
Call me Mom or Aunt or Teacher or other names that fit,
But please don't call me the "sitter", because I never get to sit!
 
 
 
When you thought I wasn't looking

*When you thought I wasn't looking you hung my first painting on the refrigerator, and I wanted to paint another.

*When you thought I wasn't looking you fed a stray cat, and I thought it was good to be kind to animals.
*When you thought I wasn't looking you baked a birthday cake just for me, and I knew that little things were special things.
*When you thought I wasn't looking you said a prayer, and I believed there was a God that I could always talk to.
*When you thought I wasn't looking you kissed me good-night, and I felt loved.
*When you thought I wasn't looking I saw tears come from your eyes, and I learned that sometimes things hurt--but that it's all right to cry.
*When you thought I wasn't looking you smiled, and it made me want to look that pretty, too.
*When you thought I wasn't looking you cared, and I wanted to be everything I could be.
*When you thought I wasn't looking--I looked . . . and wanted to say thanks for all those things you did when you thought I wasn't looking.