It’s been a really fun March Break which seems so strange to say because the kids aren’t in school yet so it’s not really a “break” from anything. But the wonderful City of Guelph offered many special activities this week and we were able to partake in a few of them. I think there was more to what made the week so great. Doing my research and looking at all the options before the week started got me really excited and, feeling inspired, I was extra creative and energetic even when we weren’t out. This is a great blessing to me because it means I can feel satisfied with the job I’ve done, it means the kids have better days, and it means that I go home less drained. I am hopeful that I can replicate that inspiration next week, even without the help of special activities provided by the City.
I don’t think I realised this before Thursday but it was a precious delight to be able to teach B a new song that is a childhood staple. When I started singing it I assumed it was one she already knew but when I finished I looked up to see she had been watching me with fascination: her eyes somehow had a sparkle. After a pause she said, “Can you sing it again? That was really beautiful.” (That comment touched me deeply for some reason. At work I consider my voice functional but if the kids like it subjectively then that’s really sweet.)
So I sang again “I’m a Little Teapot” and she was still fascinated. Over the course of our snack time/tea party she asked me to repeat the song at least five more times and then she sang it with me and copied the actions and it was so great! I can’t put into words why I enjoyed the moment so much but I did. I feel privileged. (And later the same day I was able to teach her the Chicken Dance! She was far less interested though.)
Below are some photos of the week that do a decent job of capturing our fun.
Making slime at Michaels.
W looking at slime, unsure, at Michaels.
That moment where the kids are dancing becasue there's music and they like one another.
The flyer I found that started my wheels turning. See Thursday's painting for context for the photo below.
I'm so impressed. I'm beside myself impressed. I think it's possible B may have a natural talent for visual art. I've seen great improvements in the last month in terms of her being able to draw what she intends AND have adults recognise it as that thing. I think I'm more surprised by this possible talent because she seems also to have a talent for dance.
Getting to that art class was abnormally stressful and frustrating. But...once we sat down and I was fully able to engage with B while she worked and learned it was a true joy. It's almost surreal that she doesn't see how different it is from most of her drawings and paintings. (Probably better if it means she won't become conceited.) I am extraordinarily proud of her work and I feel very thankful to God that B and I have the relationship where we can slip into our own little world no matter where we are. I look forward to developing such a connection with W.
I mean... what kind of face is this?
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