Lessons from the Little Ones

Hi, Everybody!

Do y’all remember my blog post from this past Tuesday, when I quoted the late great Art Linkletter? Well, I know this is only Day Eight of my internship at Carter Elementary, but lemme tell y’all something: These past couple days have been interesting ones. I am learning so much from these little children, and at the same time, they’re subliminally reminding me of once upon a time, when I was in their shoes some fifteen years ago.

Trust me when I tell y’all: These ain’t your ordinary typical kindergarteners—these are some precocious little somethings. They are also willing to learn, and in turn, they are willing to teach when given the opportunity. And if I may be so bold as to take a phrase form Mrs. Martin: “These little dearies are quick as a whip, too!”

Come to think of it, Mrs. Martin said the same thing about me back in the day… heck, she still says it!

Of all the things that I learned from these little ones thus far, I’ve learned that innocence is a virtue in and of itself. These little ones taught me that it’s okay to have fun and be a little silly. I admire that in them so much. Sometimes I look at these innocent little darlings and think to myself, Damn, I wish I could be a kindergartener again. I’m only twenty-one years old, but I’ve already experienced some of the rigors of being an adult. The little ones have absolutely no idea what goes on in the mind of a “grown-up,” nor should they. They don’t have to worry about jobs, bills, rent, heartbreak—their only concern is being a kid and having lots and lots of fun.

And if only for a moment or so, I had some fun with some of the kindergarteners! They asked me if I would join them in playing jump rope. Now, I want to point out that I haven’t jumped rope since I was in Eighth Grade, but I tell y’all—I jumped rope to my heart’s content.  It all came back to me at that very moment, and dare I say, I was damn good at it, too!

Thank you, Little Dearies—I cannot wait until tomorrow’s lesson.

 

 

Until next time, y’all have a gooden.

 

 

Hugs & Kisses,

Natasha