Joy school

Today was my 2nd day to teach joy school this week,  and it went well.  I love having my kids with me as they learn.  I love teaching them!

A snapshot of our day:

The crowd and I went to Target as we shopped for last minute items for class.  Inspiration was clearly there,  because the M&M cookies I bought on a whim worked perfectly as birthday treats for the unexpected birthday girl.

Once home,  I put baby girl in her crib with a sippy cup and books,  prepped last minute papers as I ran out of printer ink,  had a "no Legos in joy school" meltdown by my buddy, who then wiped off his tears and happily vacuumed the floor for me,  and started class with some fun giant puzzle time.  The kids loved it!  And they worked so well together! Despite two kids getting lost during their potty break, puzzles ended well and the lesson continued. Curly boy loved having his turn to put in the puzzle pieces!

We had snack time early,  a book read on Youtube since I'm currently on the library's black list for an overdue Paw patrol dvd, an impromptu head-shoulders-knees-and-toes,  and lots of "No no no,  don't touch them!  Two hands space between you two! " The kids loved the video of the Train Who Could,  and they were all saying,  "I think I can" all morning.

Then a Joy Boy visit and lots of giggles,  wiggle time song and dance,  tower building with boxes (and a reminder lesson on being kind and apologizing when accidentally hurt and also forgiving), and cookie time finished our day.  Phew.  Oh yes,  and they set goals on things to learn,  like zipping zippers,  folding laundry,  and making paper airplanes (yes,  little buddy,  again,  lol). Baby girl was up and finally calmed down with breakfast cookies (my saving grace,  lately!) And we finished with airplane throwing and birthday cookie time.

Now,  I'm at the gym, breathing deeply and enjoying the mental and emotional silence.  I'm so grateful for gym time! ! I'm so excited to work out! It was a fun day at Joy school.