Day 6

For the past four months I have been extremely lucky as I have been able to go work once a week in the North Boulder area watching an amazing little guy named Teja. Today was the last day that I went up to Boulder to watch Teja, as we both move on in the school world as I start student teaching soon and Teja moves up and gets to start Preschool, or maybe daycare, not exactly sure what to call it. Regardless, I think both out immune systems are about to get a serious shock in the near future, but that's beside the point! I mean, have you ever seen those school settings, kids drooling all over the place, sticking who knows what in their mouth and then coming to talk to you as they sneeze in your face, and yes this covers Preschool - Grade12 believe me!! Kind of a joke, but kind of serious. But really, I am SO grateful that for the last four months I was sable to go up to Boulder and work with such a great family!

Everything about this opportunity has been awesome. Some may gripe about having to go to Boulder, but to me I loved it. I rode the bus each day, so I didn't have to stress about traffic and was able to relax and read while I cruised to the mythical and fantastical land of Boulder. I felt so metropolitan regularly taking the public bus. It is interesting how much riding the bus reminds me of taking a plane. The way people file on, lugging their personal belongings, and then they start to look for a seat. The only problem is that on the bus your seat is not pre assigned. I know that these days you can pick where you sit on planes when you check in, but on a bus you look everyone in the face all around you and then chose where you want to sit. So much more pressure! Not to mention how strategic you have to be to try and insure no one sits next to you once you have your seat if want any personal space for the ride. That and you don't even get a soda!! But any way, I am so thankful I had this opportunity to watch Teja, he is an amazing little guy. Absolutely hilarious always looking to find a way to make you laugh. At 18 months he truly has a joyous, positive, and exciting disposition toward life and I am grateful I was able to share a day each week with him as he helped me stay positive and realize joy in my own life! I got to hang out and go to the park in an amazing location. I was able to see my sister much more than usual, and she taught me all about Boulder happy hour scene! The highlight of this whole experience has really been being abel to be a minor part of such a great family with such an awesome son!