Nothing Better

There's nothing better than receiving hug after hug from children you love

(even though your shoulders are badly sunburned.)

There's nothing better than tickling a child so much, that they stop crying.

There's nothing better than being affectionately called 'Tia.'

There's nothing better than sitting down in the grass with a child in your lap,

reading them a story about monkeys and scuba divers;

Or helping them build a fortress in the sand.

There's nothing better than getting flowers hand-picked especially for you.

There's nothing better than a little boy introducing you to their new friend, the little grasshopper

And spinning and twirling with the sweet little girls.

There's nothing better than a child wanting to stay in your class and do more homework,

Even though it is time to play outside.

There's nothing better than to hear the precious prayer of a 5 year old,

thanking God for every little thing: 

For their families, teachers, friends, animals, snacks, grasshoppers, flowers and candy.

There's nothing better than to see a child smile, laugh, dance and play with you.

It's the simple things like these that make my day.