Out of all of the many children I have in my life I have never attended one of their birthday parties. I have been asked before but usually am too busy. However, today that record was broken as I was -officially- the face painter at the little three-year olds (whom I nanny) birthday party. And now, I am gulping down coffee as I type. Exhaustion is settling in so quickly. Exhaustion from the smiling, and talking and thinking and helping and of course from just the overwhelming nature of bounce houses, 40 strangers I didn't know and 20 kids running about. Being the face painter, I drew up pictures ahead of time for the kids to choose what they wanted. Today I painted: butterflies, hearts, flowers, a batman mask, stars, moons, and balloons. It was most unfortunate that none of them chose my awesome drawing of Clifford the big red dog, or the octopus, or the lady bug but at least everyone was happy. My biggest fear was that they would look into the mirror and start sobbing: "It's not what I wanted!" No, that didn't happen. *pheeeew*
Besides face painting, there was a bounce house, tons of yummy food, cupcakes that I baked (so proud!) ;) and Mr. Ben. So, who is Mr. Ben? Just the funnest, most awesome-est, thing to do with a 3 year old on a thursday morning: sing-along-songs! Mr. Ben is a children's musician here in Portland. Who they hired to play at this birthday party. Three year old and I have attended said thursday mornings with Mr. Ben a hand full of times and I think I enjoy it more than the kids do. What could be more fun then going to a coffee shop and sitting on a rug listening to this guy? (Click on it to see who Mr. Ben is!) I was the only what at the party who knew all of the words to his songs (which I quite often have stuck in my head). What's more catchy than words like "my bicycle is not really a bicycle, it has three wheels and that makes it a tricycle"???? mmmhm.
Moving on, I have fallen in love with my job. If you haven't grasped this already you now officially know. I love the family. I love the girls. I love little 5 month old: stinky poop and all. I love taking care of their house and I love being a part of their team. I am so excited for this next year with them. Now that little two year old has turned three it makes me excited to see how she will change. This age is my favorite because of the rapid growth that happens. They start to learn balance and coordination, they become a little bit more independent and a little tiny bit less glued to mom's side. Anyway-- this is my life right now. And after months and months of listening to my work dilemmas I wanted you to know how happy we are with my new job. It is working out and the wait was well worth it. I know you can all sleep peacefully now.
ok, Again, moving on... I have to get going on homework. I have a ton of fun biology stuff to work on and am currently working on a drawing of a ketchup packet for my printmaking class. Pictures from our Easter feast will be posted soon. Love to you all,
Katie
PS: Guess who we get to see this thursday??? Oh, just.... Sue and Greg!!!! WOOOT WOOT!!! So excited!!!
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