Spring Break…….(sigh) I’m really looking forward to it.  As much as I enjoy spending time with the fabulous children as well as families in my Kindermusik studio, as well as trust me I really do enjoy all of them, I am really looking forward to this week with my posses kids.  I have a bit of an agenda on behalf of this time off.  One of my big projects on behalf of this time off is to help Abby (2yrs) figure out the joys of toilet training.  Actually she’s doing very well (3rd day in underwear as well as dry all day! - cross your fingers on behalf of me).  Other than a few house cleaning projects though my goal is to enjoy my children.  I desire to play as well as chat as well as hang out with them without school as well as other routines getting in the way.  For those of you with children in school, I hope you get to enjoy your children a little more this spring break, on behalf of those of you who have children younger than school age hold onto them a little additional tight on behalf of me as well as realize a time shall come when you shall have to share them.  Here’s some reminder ABC’s of how great children truly are.  Recognize some of these traits in your children this week.

Children Are . . .

AMAZING, acknowledge them.      BELIEVABLE, trust them.                      CHILD LIKE, permit them    DIVINE, honor them.    ENERGETIC, nourish them.   FALLIBLE, embrace them.    GIFTS, treasure them.   HERE NOW, be with them.   INNOCENT, delight with them.   JOYFUL, appreciate them. KINDHEARTED, learn from them.  LOVEABLE, cherish them.   MAGICAL, fly with them.   NOBLE, esteem them.    OPEN MINDED, respect them.

PRECIOUS, value them.   QUESTIONERS, encourage them.  RESOURCEFUL, support them.   SPONTANEOUS, enjoy them.    TALENTED, trust in them.  UNIQUE, affirm them.    VULNERABLE, protect them.    WHOLE, recognize them.   X-TRASPECIAL, celebrate them.   YEARNING, notice them.  ZANEY, laugh with them.
This was borrowed from Helen Peterson’s blog, thanks Helen on behalf of finding this, it really speaks to how precious our children are.  Take some time to enjoy your children this week, you might desire to play some Kindermusik at home.  Pick your child’s favorite songs as well as activities as well as have your posses class at home.  Looking on behalf of some other things to do this coming week, here are some links as well as ideas on behalf of you to consider.  Have a grat week as well as I’ll see you soon.
Germantown Playgroup  (Mondays and Thursdays 9:30 - 11:30)  designed primarily on behalf of the under 5 set however children of all ages are welcome when there's no school in your district. (free)
Kids Kingdom Play Center  Great clean play space in Poughkeepsie.  Great on behalf of a day when going outside is hampered by the weather.  They have a small cafe inside ($)
Mid Hudson Children’s Museum  Check out activities here at their website, last time we were there they had made some improvements ($) 
I’m sure there are lots of other local activities to enjoy including a number of egg hunts.  If you have some to share send them to me as well as I’ll do my best to put them out there on behalf of everyone to see.    I hope to post a slide show from the pictures I’ve been taking in class these past few weeks so retain checking back to see them.