Job Field Solidification

As if I didn’t know I wasn’t in the right job field with all the wonderful experiences I’ve had so far Tuesday solidified it again. On Tuesday, it was one of my favorite activity days of the week. It was a DAPE day, which is the adapted gym that some students who qualify go to. In class, they were going to be dancing. Their teacher had found numerous YouTube videos that had Just Dance songs and people doing the movements on the screen. Their directions were to try and keep up with the people on the screen or just dance in any way they felt. It was so heart whelming to see them all do their own dance moves. They did a great job actually keeping up with the people in the video. The other adults and I in the gym were very impressed. It was so cute to watch the girl I para with and another little boy twirl each other in circles. It was fun for me to watch the girl I para with be so excited to sing and dance because it is something she really enjoys doing. It is usually what she ends up doing in gym when there is music on even when she’s not supposed to, but we don’t complain because at least she’s moving. It is always a great feeling to have my job choice solidified!

Remember the Excitement

Remember when you used to get excited over your birthday? To the point you had a happy energy to you all day? Well today was a day that I got to be reminded of that simple excitement a birthday can bring to a person. The girl I para one on one had her thirteenth birthday today. From the moment she walked in school, you could see her excitement. She said good morning to everyone she passed and had a huge smile on her face. When I went to talk to her while she was putting her stuff in her locker, she was beaming and had lots of energy in her voice. She was excited to have her thirteenth birthday and be the first one in her family to turn thirteen. She even went as far as saying that she was going to be the first to move out. It was fun to see that excitement throughout the whole day. Usually the excitement wears off by lunch time or is only in the afternoon. I think as you grow older a birthday is just another day that doesn’t seem to have much meaning besides the fact you’re one year older. Most people see growing up as a bad thing, so I think it’s important that no matter what age you are turning, you should still find the joy in your birthday!

Excited for next week

Next week is a week that I am excited for. At the school in which I work, they only have two days of school next week. As much as I love seeing the kids every day, all the adults are ready for a much needed break. We haven’t had a break since President’s day so it’s much needed. It is also crazy to think that the day they will go back to school will be the last day of March. Where is time going and the year for that matter? I’m excited to just sit back and relax since it’s been a while since I haven’t had work and homework to worry about. This week has been an off week as far as my normal schedule goes, so that makes next week sound even better! I know the kids are ready for their break as much as the adults because many of them are going on vacations. While many of them are doing that, I will be stuck here in Minnesota hoping for the warm weather or that someone brings it back from their vacation with them. I’m hopeful that during the time I have off there is a day like today was because it was so beautiful. I’m ready to run outside and enjoy the sunshine.