Leaving my Kidz Kidz Kidz

For those of you who don't know (which is practically everyone) I left my job as a co-teacher at Kidz Kidz Kidz. After we moved the distance was just too much. I lost too much of my paycheck just from gas. And after adding in Kailyn's fees for staying there and what the government took out of my paycheck I only ended up seeing about 1/5 of my paycheck. It just ended up not being worth it. On top of all that, my "co-teacher" had issues showing up to work and staying at work so I ended up covering her shifts. So I would leave at 7:30, take a 2 hour break, and then close at 6, which meant I got home at about 6:30 if I didn't have any errands to run. So, in the long run, NOTHING was getting done around the house, I was spending more money than I was making, and I could not rely on my co-teacher. Anyways, I guess this is sort of a tribute to my time there and the kids I hope I had a good influence on. There are about 30 kids in our class, but these are the only kids I was able to get pictures of.

Titus: The Classroom Good Guy

Everyone in our class likes Titus. He is a genuinely good boy who is smart, affectionate, and always shares. He is always the victim because he never fights back. He is a BIG hugger. I always get random hugs and "I love you"s. He comes from a great family and it shows!

Sydney: Animation Domination

This girl is CRAZY affectionate and animated. She tells stories using her hands and facial expressions to make sure she has all of your attention. She hugs every parent that comes into the room and tells them every detail about her day. She may look like an orphan, but back off! This one's taken.



Kristen: What is wrong with everyone?

She is the ideal student. Very quiet, always listening, extremely smart, and CONSTANTLY confused by her classmates. She's almost like a mini adult (duh) in the way that she looks at the kids who are goofing off or being rude. It's as if she's saying, " Why can't you just be normal like me?" Can't help but love a kid who is confused by her peers childishness.



Kennedy: Little Miss As a matter of fact.

Too cute to put down in a couple of words. But EVERYTHING that comes out of her mouth is spoken with a factual tone. Everything is an important detail about her life. "My auntie goes to school and I'm going to go to visit her," with a hint of, "and now you know all about me."

Gabriela: The Schemer

Her mom is a teacher in the baby room with Kailyn so I got to know Gabriela and her mom very well. She is quite the leader..or dictator. She has a way of doing things and if you don't do it you are about to get your feelings hurt. And she always plays the dumb card when she's in trouble. She has a confused, dumbfounded look when you tell her to be good or say sorry. Almost like an, " I can't hear you. What?" face. But in the long run, she's a great girl, very smart, and ready for the big leagues...Pre School.

Eva: The Diva

Everyone in the classroom, even the kids, call her Eva Diva. And she is. She comes to class and when she has a purse or a new dress she just glows and walks with pride in herself. She's a little bit behind the class...almost slow. Her mother was messed up while she was pregnant with her. She is adopted by her grandmother and that's all I know. She is a really handful. She knows how to behave, but sometimes she does thing an 18 month old would. Not because she doesn't know better, but because sometimes she cannot control herself. But she's come a long way and is more lovable with all her issues.

Bryce: Let me be your punching bag.

He is the sweetest little boy. He's the roughest little boy. He listens and obeys meekly while smiling. He says no with pouting lips and a scowl. He has a naughty side, but for the most part is too loving and sweet. He allows himself to be walked all over by some of his more pushy classmates, but he's not afraid to wrestle it out. But he's always playful about. He has never done anything out of true anger. And I think he has a hard time believing that his friends are really mad at him when they hit him. Thank goodness for kids who are loving, even in their anger.

Ava: The Brain

She is the smartest kid in our class. Hands down. She is not only the smartest but the most confident. She gives answers knowing she's right. She leads the class. There are days and times when she goes backwards and disrupts our Circle Time, but that's just her loosening up and being a regular kid. She has some anger issues, doesn't like to apologize, and HATES being in trouble. But this kid is going to grow up, be well like, well educated, and raise her own kids just fine. She will be missed.

Aiden: My hero is my Dad!

This kid is absolutely his dad's biggest fan. Everything he does reflects his feelings toward his dad. I once told him he needed to send his blanket home so his mom could wash it. He looked at me very seriously and said, "I want my dad to do it. He will get it clean." He has complete faith in his dad (who is in the military). Aiden is on the younger side of the the classroom and is a tad bit spoiled, but he is eager to learn and LOVES his class.

Abigail: Ready for 13

She talks just like a teenager sometimes. Her expressions, body language, everything just screams of, "I am sooOOoo over this." She is always happy and usually plays well with everyone. But I have noticed when she plays house, barbies, or any activity with dramatic play she is the adult. She is ready to grow up and will do a great job.

Well, there's a small look and the family I'm leaving. Sorry it's taken so long for me to update this. I technically don't have time for this, but I miss doing it so much. Oh well, I'll finish laundry tomorrow :)