another perfect monday

Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them.
James Baldwin

Another beautiful Monday.

As you know, I love Mondays. New week – new ideas - new energy.

I can't believe it has been a week since I posted here ... so busy lately - all good busy, but busy just the same. 

 I am feeling quite accomplished here lately … though am really ready for a vacation. After the person comes from the state education department to accredit the school on the 26^th, I will relax more. We have working hard to create our newly joining of schools. It is always stressful when government agencies come [like it or not, they are in charge], even though I know [or think] everything is in order. You would think after doing this for so many years, it would get easier – still makes me very nervous. Health Department came last week – we got an A rating. Should ease my anxiousness – but, until it is all said and done … send good energy, please … 

Here is a rug I am making for the classroom – loving it so far – about ½ way finished.

On the homefront, things are looking great. Plants are all in the ground [planning for no more serious frosts] and seeming to like their new spaces … looking forward to veggies galore soon.  Here are a few photos – can’t really see too much [except all of the spearmint running wild]. I am leaving the spearmint – think it may help with bugs – and if not, it smells so nice.

A thought: After working with younger children during this school year, for the first time in many years, I find myself often shaking my head [that is a real understatement]. Little children are sponges – they learn most of what they learn from what they see and hear. I’d like to see people stop and pay more attention to that. They copy us … the way we speak, the way we respect others, the way we take care of ourselves and the planet. We are all teachers – and little ones follow our lead.

My little guys

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I hope everyone is having a beautiful start to a wonderful week.

Until tomorrow xo♥

In learning to know other things, and other minds,                    we become more intimately acquainted with ourselves, and are to ourselves better worth knowing.
Philip Gilbert Hamilton