Flying Into the Weekend Ready to Rest My Eyes But Am Already Thinking About the Programs for Next Week. Kids are Rejuvenating

For years, I've heard from parents that they are thankful that I've created a space for kids to find other kids like them who love to read and write. The first day always seems scary, because kids arrive nervous and there are so many of them...you think, what happens if any of them have a terrible time. What happens, though, is magical (in the same way it happens for teachers and adults who do NWP programs). A bond starts to occur...humanity comes alive...people connect with people. A community is formed.

"Thank you for hosting a space where kids can find one another...their people...the quirky, creative, and intellectual kids. My son has found a his place." 

That was an email I received yesterday. Makes me happy, because the first couple of days I didn't know. 

I'm lucky because I get to move into the spaces directing, organizing, and doing various workshops all helping the literacy labs to achieve their weekly goals. Yes, it's 7 a.m - 9 pm day, but I do fall asleep rather quick because I can't keep my eyes open. 

Of course, I'm waking today thinking about taking flight next week, already finding an easy-to-do project for the little labbers on day two, when we look at the engineering of things in the sky.

But I do know I need DOWN time for two days...and I mean DOWN. The rejuvenation is a must.