Happy Birthday Dora the Explorer

Not much happening on the teaching front. I've been looking up lesson plans and stuff online. Sticking everything in my favorites folder to read later. I've been too busy partying and swimming this weekend to do any real work. We had a birthday party on Saturday.

Is it possible to fall in love with a 3 year old based on the little ringlets that are in her hair? Seeing those little ringlets falling down her back is like stress relief. All my worries seem to disappear as I watch those ringlets bounce with each step. Every time I see her I want to pick her up and swing her around until she squeals. And usually, she lets me!

For her birthday I let her paint my nails. if any of you were considering letting a 3 year old paint your nails, you might want to reconsider. It took me two days to get all the polish off my nails and fingers. Every one who saw her painting my nails wanted to tell her what a fabulous job she was doing, but they all had a difficult time keeping a straight face. I watched every single one of them think to themselves "Thank god it's Mrs. B instead of me".

That's ok though. It was totally worth it. I got to see her look with such concentration and determination at the job she was doing. I got to have her hold my hand so gently, as she carefully picked up each finger. I got to watch her little angel lips pucker up and blow air on the polish to dry it. I saw how proud she was of herself. She can paint my nails again any time she wants.