Doctor Appointment

Ok so I really do not like the doctors office. Most of you know I have an anxiety disorder. So going to the doctor isn't my favorite thing. To start if off I have to park in a parking garage, next is the elevator...ok side note I think the elevator is a great invention but its just not for people who don't like tight spaces or are claustrophobic...SO I took the staris, ya so what my doctors office was on the 4th floor..I needed the exercise. Then comes the waiting part, now keep in mind I wasn't going in to get anything "done" or whatever, I was just talking to my doctor for a follow up. Well they stick you in a room thats smaller then my bathroom (luckily there was a window) but then the little nurse has to SQUEEZE my arm to take my blood pressure, which I have said before, that in itself raises my blood pressure. Then its "the doctor will be in in a minute" (praise the Lord, my doctor is an awesome Christian woman who is worthe the wait) So I was told that everything I'm doing is fine, except she wants to run a blood work panel on me. Ok so I have a question: how is someone with an anxiety issue SUPPOSED TO GET THEIR BLOOD DRAWN??? I mean seriously. So I took the blood work and went back to my car. ha. So now I have to contimplate how I am going to go about doing this....

oh and why does every doctor office have that heavy feeling of eeriness, and the smell of extremely sterilized surfaces? why can't there be cheerful music playing and fresh cut flowers? and why not a scented candle to lighten the senses? I mean c'mon!

Dog Photography

I finally decided to add my dog photography blog. Check out the link to the right!

Children ages 3-5

This is a typical "preschool" age group. The 5 year olds are at an age where they are so independent. They are willing to venture out on their own, making friends, and making their own choices and exploring their atmosphere. The 4's are at the point where they are ready to make friends but are still learning the process of social development. They are competent to usually control their words and actions and have come to the point of knowing that their behavior effects others. Then there are the 3 year olds. Yes the three's. What makes this age so fascinating is that one minute they are the sweetest snuggle bugs, and then the next they are quiet little instigators in a catostrophic classroom breakdown. And strangly enough, this is my favorite age to work with. Why? I'm beginning to wonder. So I examine myself.
1. They love to sit on your lap during a story time.
2. They're fascinated with songs and music.
3. When you come through the door in the morning they run to you with hugs yelling "Miss Kelly!"
4. Most are really curious and eager to learn at this age.
5. They love messy art and don't care about paint on their clothes.
6. They're language is still developing, so you get things like "tookie" and "yogoot" or "pincess"
7. They love when you get down on the floor to play with them.

These are just some of the things I love...but in the very next moment...Hailey strangles Audrey, Christopher pushes Matt, G.G. throws a tantrum, Katie won't wipe her snotty nose, Aaron pee's on the blocks, Gavin and Jordan ignore your directions, Sophia pulls a friends blanket, Audrey bites Hailey's arm, Devon scratches Ryan's neck, Savannah won't share, Ryan throws a block, Audrey pulls out Hailey's hair, and Alyssa steps on Matt's fingers. Wow. This was my classroom this week. It's amazing that I only get a 10 minute break in the morning. 17 three year olds in one classroom should be illegal. Especially with that many personalities....

Yet in my heart I know that sometimes the most difficult children to love, are the ones that need it the most.

It is sad and yet not surprising that this video is trying to be banned for a lack of "political correctness"