What I Have Learned.

Over the course of the past four months, my lead teacher, Aisha, has continuously asked me what I have learned from working with toddlers. As tomorrow is my last day of work, I compiled a list and plan on giving it to Aisha before she leaves. With saying that, I decided to share this list with you:

1. Never, EVER, let my child watch Avatar. I do NOT need any "blue dinosaurs" running around my house causing mayhem.
2. Take kids to the potty every five minutes. Literally.
3. If a kid is crying or yelling, copy them. It's funny.
4. Give the kids [   ] <-- that much syrup. It ends up everywhere except for their mouth.
5. Monitor the sink. Apparently the kids think it is bath time.
6. Circle time is basically impossible, but just keep singing louder and louder. They'll eventually get the hint and pay attention.
7. Hit kids in their backs with balls. It's HILARIOUS.
8. Watch out for double swinging punches.
9. "Mooooooooooooore" = "more" just in a really high pitched voice.
10. "I'm a little turkey, turkey, turkey..."
11. Kids eat everything. You literally have to keep your eyes on them at ALL TIMES.
12. Potty train at the age of zero, and carry seventeen back up outfits just in case.
13. Change the kid's diapers from the night before. It's disgusting if you don't.
14. Let the kids sleep as long as possible... or until management finds out you let them sleep past two.
15. Give your kids a shower every once in a while. Please.
16. Carry a gas mask, body suit, and gloves at all times. You never know what to expect when you change a diaper.
17. "If you run in the hall, you will fall and die." It's really no big deal.
18. And the most important thing is to have fun! It's your excuse to act like a kid again.

Here's to the last day of work!
:)