Singin', Laughin', Dancin'

Today was a day that could have had more of that, had it not been for the rain. When I walked out my doors today I thought - given the distance we have to walk with the kids from subway to theater, I bet they are going to cancel it. But in case they didn't, given the weather, they are definitely going to need the help with all of the kids.

Ultimately, it was cancelled, and I cannot make it to when it is being rescheduled. Bummer.

On the upside, one of the kids who left the program in the fall came back last week and today was the first day I got to see him. He was definitely a kid I connected with early on, and was pretty bummed when he left the school. Realizing I had only been at the school for about a month and a half or so before he left, I figured he wouldn't remember me. It has been 5 months since, and he is only four.

Wrong. He came right up to me, remembered my name (more than some of the kids who see me every week) and wanted to tell me all about his new house which is 'out of town'. It was awesome.

That is coupled with two quotes that totally remind me of why I love being there:
#1
Teacher: I am thinking of a number between 1 and 5 and whoever guesses it first can put a picture up on the board.
Kid 1: 5
Kid 2: 6
Kid 3: Iguana!
#2
Teacher: We are going to go around the room and say what our favorite season is.
Kid 1: Summer
Kid 2: I love everything
Teacher: But which season do you like the most?
Kid 2: But I like them all, I love everything.

Snow, legitimately this time.

While I realized that it has already snowed this year, today marks the first legitimate snow. And what odd sensation it is. Even though to an extent it feels more like 'that time of year' with all the reminders I have had this year, I am still not quite prepared for boots and gloves and all that comes with it.

Additionally, I feel underwhelmed by the amount of snow. No, I am not ungrateful. I think it has to do with how much we got at home. At my house as of an hour ago there was 13 inches with a prediction of it possibly hitting 20. That's almost 2 feet of snow! I can't even recall the last time it snowed that much, or what it felt like.

I know, I am spoiled. Some people never get snow. But still, in comparison to what I would be getting to experience if I was home (partially bitter just about being at school and not on break yet), the 5-8 inches we have here just seems weak. And how absurd! Any other year a 5-8 inch snowfall would probably be the big one for the season, or one of them. This is the first one and its already hit that mark.

Anyway, here is hoping everyone is getting to enjoy a little bit of this. Whether you think it is not that much snow, or you are too busy with work, go outside and make a snow angel. That is one of those activities that no matter how mad, sad, or stressed you are, will just put a smile on your face and make you feel like a kid. But watch out - snow down the back of your shirt is the worst!

Be safe everyone.

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