Week after easter was great because it was a week of having only five to seven children daily. We were able to do so many things that I can't do with a class room of sixteen. Also the children that I have to constantly monitor were absent. That allowed me to spend some time with all the children that did come during easter break.

We are making adjustments at the daycare to take precautions because of the swine flu since a school was closed in Lafayette, Louisiana. I am going to work earlier in the morning starting tomorrow because the director wants to change our morning routine of keeping all children age one to ten in one classroom until their teachers come get them and take them to their classrooms. I will take the four to ten year old age group to a separate room, another teacher will take the two to three year old's and another teacher will have the infant to two year old's.

I was shocked to receive a $33 electric bill in the mail today. That is some good numbers for a total electric house. Wow! I can put the extra money in savings for when I have to run the air conditioner more.


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Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice. Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.
Psalm 51:8-12

Happy Easter! He lives!

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In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men. And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.

Matthew 28:1-7

Good friday and no daycare today, it is one of my paid holidays. This day has two blessings.

I was able to get extra hours again this week. We have another coworker out with pneumonia. It is not suppose to be contagious, but I believe it starts with a cold that turns into bronchitis that turns into pneumonia. We all, children and adults, are still battling colds. I am back to taking sudafed.

Alison Krauss is my newest music interest. This song has touched my soul and I want to share the lyrics with ya'll. It is a beautiful song. You can listen to it on "youtube.com."


"In The Palm Of Your Hand"

If I could have the world and all it owns
A thousand kingdoms, a thousand thrones
If all the earth were mine to hold
With wealth my only goal

I'd spend my gold on selfish things
Without the love that Your life brings
Just a little bit more is all I'd need
'Til life was torn from me

I'd rather be in the palm of Your hand
Though rich or poor I may be
Faith can see right through the circumstance
Sees the forest in spite of the trees
Your grace provides for me

If I should walk the streets no place to sleep
No faith in promises You keep
I'd have no way to buy my bread
With a bottle for my bed

But if I trust the One who died for me
Who shed His blood to set me free
If I live my life to trust in You
Your grace will see me through

I'd rather be in the palm of Your hand
Though rich or poor I may be
Faith can see right through the circumstance
Sees the forest in spite of the trees
Your grace provides for me

Ron Block, songwriter

Wow, another week gone by. Wednesday, April 1st, was an interesting work day. Several coworkers took down the easter decorations and put up christmas decorations in the office before the bosses came to work. Then we all turned in a two week notice that we were quitting. To get even, the director gave us a notice saying we would be getting a raise. NOT!!!! We had a lot of fun.

Yesterday we had a tornado warning issued and had to put the whole daycare in the hall way. The tornado passed close by us, we had a few trees blown over and we were without power for a little while. The kids did great, we didn't use the T word. We sang happy songs with them and when the weather monitor gave the clear signal, we went back to the rooms to finish nap time.

I was able to work extra hours again this week. I don't mind working 7-6. I arrive at the daycare a little after six by choice, to get the room set up, drink coffee and chat with my two coworkers who work the 6-2 shift. Wednesday evening I worked in the afterschoolers room, with nine boys and girls between the ages of six thru ten. Thursday evening I worked with the three year old's that are still potty training. They will be promoted to my room when they are potty trained. Well, they are suppose to be, but accidents do happen.


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Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
1 Peter 5:6-11