We have been SNOWED in and no school for 5 days! Yes, this mom is going to lose her mind! Snow days are great, at first! I love the sled riding, snow gear, smiles, laughs, and cool air. However, on day 5, I don't want to see any more wet clothes, make any more hot chocolate, or wipe up any more wet snow from the floors.
So, today, this mom changed things up. We did a service community project! We colored these cute tags that said, "My parents said we are driving them BANANAS being inside, so we are now MONKEYING around visiting you!" We then bought bananas and visited an assisted living unit to deliver them. The kids loved it, but not as much as the residents!
You should have seen the residents' faces! They lit up! The residents wanted to talk about the weather, tell stories about their lunch, or just give the kids a hug.
The magic moment happened in the car when we were leaving. My oldest son said, "Mom, that was great. We should really do a service community project every month!" Yes, yes, yes! This is what it is all about!
Today was a great SNOW day! I don't know who got more out of it, the residents or my children. Either way, it was a win-win situation!
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My last post included the mantra one. more. week. Don't get me wrong, I truly love this time of year, especially in the classroom. It's full of excitement, energy, activity, and wonder. It can be so magical!
