Sunday morning. 11am service. 2′s and 3′s nursery. Snack time.
Picture eleven toddlers sitting at a horseshoe shaped table, happily munching on goldfish crackers and drinking water from little Dixie cups. Their “conversation” goes from one thing to the next at the same speed as their little feet swing and kick furiously under their chairs.
“Teachuhr? Teachuhr–guess what? I don’t go potty in my bed anymo-uhr.” A little face framed with blond curls grinned up at me.
I congratulated her on this amazing and great achievement. I mean, come on, this is monumental.
But then a little dark haired three year old shook her head sadly. The bow in her hair swung back and forth, closer to falling out, with each movement.
“I still have to wear doze spesheeul panties because I still go potty in MY bed sometimes.”
And, of course, now all nine little girls and the two boys felt compelled to tell the group just how they were doing in the nighttime accident realm.
Listening to the verdict, I felt bad, bad for these poor parents…. and wasn’t sure whether to look ahead at potty training with an optimistic expectancy or with fear and trembling.
Then the other nursery worker, Mrs. Malinda spoke up, bucket of goldfish crackers under one arm and juggling cups in the other.
“Guess whaaaaat?? I still go potty in my bed sometimes!”
Every tiny head was riveted at their beloved Mrs. Malinda–beautiful, grown up, and always loads of fun. Eyes were wide. Mouths gaped open.
Then–
“Wheeeeew.” A long sigh was accompanied by the little towhead tossed back in relief. “That shoo-uhr makes me feel bettuhr!”
I’m afraid our uproarious laughter burst their little bubble.
LOL! That’s funny. You never know what to expect when you are working with little kids, do you?
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That is so funny! I know I have said this before…but you write so beautifully… I can just see this!
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Hey Ashleigh,
I just finished reading your courtship story. I am currently courting a wonderful man!! It is always encouraging to read other people’s courtship stories.
Would you mind if I did a post on my blog with a link to your story, so that people can go read your story??
~Jessica
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Oh, hilarious! Aren’t they just wonderful????
~Kristi
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What an awesome teacher!!!!
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Well, upon reading your title only, I was going to say, “Pregnant and tired and in the church nursery? Come on! Give yourself a break.”
But upon reading the post…that sounds like a pretty entertaining group of kiddos; I might volunteer there too! ;)
And I’d like to meet Ms. Malinda too–she sounds like my kind of grown-up. What a blessing! She’s so merciful to condescend to the children that way.
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I just wanted to tell you that I love your blog!!! I am a retired “Air Force” wife and mother. My daughter, Lauren told me about your blog and how great it was, and so….here I am.
Oh, and the potty talk……I can relate. In our family, the oldest is 24 and the youngest is 18 months…..lots of “potty” talk. hee hee.
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SSOOOO cute!!! Thanks for sharing the darling story! You are a great “writer”, very descriptive! I have always loved English and writing, makes me want to do it again!
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What a sweet story, Ashleigh. It gave me a good chuckle. :o)
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Wow! YOu have been busy blogging.
Today you made me laugh and cry.
I kind of hate to ask this here, but you mentioned John having gallstones. When is he having surgery? Or did that already happen?
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