Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Chirp Chirp

This morning as I was inevitably running late, I stopped to kiss my little children goodbye and heard a chorus of chirping.  
What a magical sound...little birds singing in the morning sunshine. 
Morning is my favorite time of day. It's calm and serene.
I love to get to school before anyone else...enjoy the peace and quiet that is short lived in a school. 
It was a beautiful day. 

The sun was shining, the birds were chirping, too bad I was inside all day.  Why can't I have recess duty when it's nice outside?
{Even 'G' Giraffe loved having the sun in her face today}

My students were sure chirpy today.  They were arguing and fighting and grabbing.  Let's just say it was a sadie face kind of day. I had finally had enough and called them to the carpet.  

"Boys and girls, did you know it takes more effort to be upset then to be happy?  I want everyone to turn to their next door neighbor and give them your biggest smile you possibly can muster!"
{smiles and giggling}
"See?  Doesn't that feel much better? Tell your neighbor they have a BEAUTIFUL smile!"

It was cute.  It lasted about 10 minutes :)
But at least it was 10 minutes of happiness and bliss...

The sun was still shining when I left school today, I know that will all change soon when we jump forward the clocks.  But for today, I lifted my face to the sun and felt warm for the first time in months. 

2 comments :

  1. Hopefully, when you have recess duty next it will be as nice out. Enjoy the prespring weather.

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  2. mornings are the best. today i heard a morning dove

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