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..~Leslie..~

Child Care Provider Sanity Poem

Now I lay me down to sleep,
I pray my sanity to keep.
For if some peace I do not find,
I'm pretty sure I'll lose my mind.

I pray I find a little quiet,
Far from the daily family riot,
May I lie back--not have to think,
about what they're stuffing down the sink,
or who they're with, or where they're at,
and what they're doing to the cat.

I pray for time all to myself,
(did something just fall off a shelf?)
To cuddle in my nice, soft bed,
(Oh no, another goldfish--dead!)

Some silent moments for goodness sake,
(Did I just hear a window break?)
And that I need not cook or clean,
(well heck, I've got the right to dream).

Yes now I lay me down to sleep,
I pray my wits about me keep,
But as I look around I know,
I must have lost them long ago!



--
"Life may not be the party we hoped for......but while we are here we might
as well dance!"
"B" <b@shaw.ca> wrote in message news:UwPkc.332817$Ig.16498@pd7tw2no...
> Really that many. WOW!! I found one on the internet that I used because I
> needed it fast. We were celebrating ECE week here in Manitoba. Every year
> the past week is The week of the ECE, our center buys us a gift every day
> and also every year I make a little something for the staff. I wanted to
> include a little card with an ECE poem with the gift.
>
> I would love to see some poems if you could send some to me, that would be
> great. Let me know and I will send my email address.
>
> Thanks,
> Bernadette
> "~*~Leslie~*~" <ltiller@kwic.no spam.com> wrote in message
> news:F7wkc.34800$kc2.504544@nnrp1.uunet.ca...
> > What are you looking for! I have 100's of them!
> > Leslie
> >
> > --
> > "Life may not be the party we hoped for......but while we are here we
> might
> > as well dance!"
> > "B" <b@shaw.ca> wrote in message news:KTikc.316788$Ig.213176@pd7tw2no...
> > > I recall a few poems here posted...if anyone has them could you please
> > post
> > > them again.
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > > Bernadette
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

..~Leslie..~

From A Working Mom



Thank you for caring for my child when I am away.
For watching over them when I can't be there.
For picking them up & holding them close when they fall down.
For kissing their "boo-boo's" and being there when they are ill.
For loving them when they need to feel loved.
For instilling in them the godly character traits that I would want
instilled.
Thank you for praising their accomplishments and for disciplining them when
they need it.
For putting my child's interests before your own.
For watching them so that I can have a little time for myself.
God's gift to Mothers who work is the Caregiver.

No price, no amount can be put on the value of a caregiver who loves my
child as I do.
Because of you, I can go to work and feel at peace and secure knowing that
you are caring for my child.

Thank you for being there for us, A working Mom.

~~~~ Author Unknown ~~~~

--
"Life may not be the party we hoped for......but while we are here we might
as well dance!"
"B" <b@shaw.ca> wrote in message news:UwPkc.332817$Ig.16498@pd7tw2no...
> Really that many. WOW!! I found one on the internet that I used because I
> needed it fast. We were celebrating ECE week here in Manitoba. Every year
> the past week is The week of the ECE, our center buys us a gift every day
> and also every year I make a little something for the staff. I wanted to
> include a little card with an ECE poem with the gift.
>
> I would love to see some poems if you could send some to me, that would be
> great. Let me know and I will send my email address.
>
> Thanks,
> Bernadette
> "~*~Leslie~*~" <ltiller@kwic.no spam.com> wrote in message
> news:F7wkc.34800$kc2.504544@nnrp1.uunet.ca...
> > What are you looking for! I have 100's of them!
> > Leslie
> >
> > --
> > "Life may not be the party we hoped for......but while we are here we
> might
> > as well dance!"
> > "B" <b@shaw.ca> wrote in message news:KTikc.316788$Ig.213176@pd7tw2no...
> > > I recall a few poems here posted...if anyone has them could you please
> > post
> > > them again.
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > > Bernadette
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

..~Leslie..~

The Hand Holders: A Tribute to Caregivers

There is no job more important than yours,
no job anywhere else in the land.
You are the keepers of the future;
you hold the smallest of hands.

Into your care you are trusted
to nurture and care for the young,
and for all of your everyday heroics,
your talents and skills go unsung.

You wipe tears from the eyes of the injured.
You rock babies brand new in your arms.
You encourage the shy and unsure child.
You make sure they are safe from all harm.

You foster the bonds of friendships,
letting no child go away mad.
You respect and you honor their emotions.
You give hugs to each child when they're sad.

You have more impact than does a professor,
a child's mind is molded by four;
so whatever you lay on the table
is whatever that child will explore.

Give each child the tools for adventure,
let them be artists and writers and more;
let them fly in the wind and dance on the stars
and build castles of sand on the shore.

It is true that you don't make much money
and you don't get a whole lot of praise,
but when one small child says, "I love you,"
you're reminded of how this job pays.

-Dori Rossmann, exective director - Kids Town USA

--
"Life may not be the party we hoped for......but while we are here we might
as well dance!"
"B" <b@shaw.ca> wrote in message news:UwPkc.332817$Ig.16498@pd7tw2no...
> Really that many. WOW!! I found one on the internet that I used because I
> needed it fast. We were celebrating ECE week here in Manitoba. Every year
> the past week is The week of the ECE, our center buys us a gift every day
> and also every year I make a little something for the staff. I wanted to
> include a little card with an ECE poem with the gift.
>
> I would love to see some poems if you could send some to me, that would be
> great. Let me know and I will send my email address.
>
> Thanks,
> Bernadette
> "~*~Leslie~*~" <ltiller@kwic.no spam.com> wrote in message
> news:F7wkc.34800$kc2.504544@nnrp1.uunet.ca...
> > What are you looking for! I have 100's of them!
> > Leslie
> >
> > --
> > "Life may not be the party we hoped for......but while we are here we
> might
> > as well dance!"
> > "B" <b@shaw.ca> wrote in message news:KTikc.316788$Ig.213176@pd7tw2no...
> > > I recall a few poems here posted...if anyone has them could you please
> > post
> > > them again.
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > > Bernadette
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

..~Leslie..~

Place your right hand over your left eye and repeat after me.

Dear Children,
I do solemnly promise to abide by these rules or be struck down by a
speeding tricycle. I hereby promise to:

* Try to be understanding and loving when things don't go right.

* Be encouraging and patient when you need my help

* Give you lots of free and unstructured time to grow

* Give you some structured times for learning and fun

* Try to remember what it's like to be a kid

* Enjoy you and love you alot!

--
"Life may not be the party we hoped for......but while we are here we might
as well dance!"
"B" <b@shaw.ca> wrote in message news:UwPkc.332817$Ig.16498@pd7tw2no...
> Really that many. WOW!! I found one on the internet that I used because I
> needed it fast. We were celebrating ECE week here in Manitoba. Every year
> the past week is The week of the ECE, our center buys us a gift every day
> and also every year I make a little something for the staff. I wanted to
> include a little card with an ECE poem with the gift.
>
> I would love to see some poems if you could send some to me, that would be
> great. Let me know and I will send my email address.
>
> Thanks,
> Bernadette
> "~*~Leslie~*~" <ltiller@kwic.no spam.com> wrote in message
> news:F7wkc.34800$kc2.504544@nnrp1.uunet.ca...
> > What are you looking for! I have 100's of them!
> > Leslie
> >
> > --
> > "Life may not be the party we hoped for......but while we are here we
> might
> > as well dance!"
> > "B" <b@shaw.ca> wrote in message news:KTikc.316788$Ig.213176@pd7tw2no...
> > > I recall a few poems here posted...if anyone has them could you please
> > post
> > > them again.
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > > Bernadette
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

..~Leslie..~

WITH APOLOGIES TO NONE

When I am asked what I do, I usually get the following reaction: When I say,
"I work at a day care center (or home)" I generally hear a very flat "Oh". I
have never been certain whether it is an expression of pity, sympathy,
disgust or perhaps disinterest. Always I wish I had the time to explain to
them like this:


Yes, I work at a day care center, "With Apologies to None." Where else would
a handsome and very young man put his arms around me and ask, "Do you know
that I love you?"

Where else could I see a fashion show daily and keep up on the latest trends
for the very young"

Where else could my limited wardrobe be complimented or my earrings thought
beautiful?

Where else could I walk into a crowd and have warm little hands reach to
touch me?

Where else could I have the privilege of wiggling the loose teeth and
receive the promise that I may pull them when they're loose enough?

Where else would I guide a chubby little hand that may someday write a book
or an important do***ent?

Where else would I forget my own aches and pains because of scratched knees,
bumped heads and broken hearts that need care?

Where else could I forget taxes and even "The State of the Nation" because
Bill isn't adjusting as he should and other methods must be tried?

Where else could my mind stay so young as with a group whose attention span
is so short that I must always keep a "Bag of Tricks" up my sleeve?

Where else could I feel so close to my Maker as I do each year when because
of something I have done, little children learn and grow?

Yes,I am a Home Day Care Provider, Mr. and Mrs. America. . .and. . . I LOVE
IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

--
"Life may not be the party we hoped for......but while we are here we might
as well dance!"
"B" <b@shaw.ca> wrote in message news:UwPkc.332817$Ig.16498@pd7tw2no...
> Really that many. WOW!! I found one on the internet that I used because I
> needed it fast. We were celebrating ECE week here in Manitoba. Every year
> the past week is The week of the ECE, our center buys us a gift every day
> and also every year I make a little something for the staff. I wanted to
> include a little card with an ECE poem with the gift.
>
> I would love to see some poems if you could send some to me, that would be
> great. Let me know and I will send my email address.
>
> Thanks,
> Bernadette
> "~*~Leslie~*~" <ltiller@kwic.no spam.com> wrote in message
> news:F7wkc.34800$kc2.504544@nnrp1.uunet.ca...
> > What are you looking for! I have 100's of them!
> > Leslie
> >
> > --
> > "Life may not be the party we hoped for......but while we are here we
> might
> > as well dance!"
> > "B" <b@shaw.ca> wrote in message news:KTikc.316788$Ig.213176@pd7tw2no...
> > > I recall a few poems here posted...if anyone has them could you please
> > post
> > > them again.
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > > Bernadette
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

..~Leslie..~

I AM

TEACHER when I help children learn manners, how to tie their shoes, their
ABC's and society's rules.

PSYCHOLOGIST when I help them work out their aggression, sadness, problems
and insecurities.

SOCIAL WORKER when I help families in times of separation, divorce, or
death.

GUIDANCE COUNSELOR when I help work out a plan of action for a psychologist.

DOCTOR when I administer first aide.

NURSE when I check for head lice, administer medication, or help a parent
understand an illness.

NUTRITIONIST when I plan nutritional menus.

HOME ECONOMIST when I shop within a budget for nutritional needs of children
in care.

COOK when I prepare meals and snacks.

CUSTODIAN when I clean my home and daycare equipment.

POLICE OFFICER when I help children cross busy streets, remind them about
personal safety, or enforce a custody order.

REPORTER when I observe and report for a psychologist, social worker, or
parent.

FINANCIAL PLANNER when I plan a budget and purchase supplies.

SECRETARY when I organize my business files, type correspondence, complete
records.

ACCOUNTANT when I keep accurate books and do banking.

STUDENT of child development, behavior management, psychology, professional
development, health, safety, nutrition and curriculum planning.

ROLE MODEL to children through my appearance, temperament, manners, actions,
likes and dislikes.

FRIEND to children. Someone who is always there to rely on and talk to.

I AM NOT A BABYSITTER!

I AM A CHILD CARE PROFESSIONAL!!!!

(written by Alaina Thompson - Child care professional, Family daycare
provider)
--
"Life may not be the party we hoped for......but while we are here we might
as well dance!"

"B" <b@shaw.ca> wrote in message news:UwPkc.332817$Ig.16498@pd7tw2no...
> Really that many. WOW!! I found one on the internet that I used because I
> needed it fast. We were celebrating ECE week here in Manitoba. Every year
> the past week is The week of the ECE, our center buys us a gift every day
> and also every year I make a little something for the staff. I wanted to
> include a little card with an ECE poem with the gift.
>
> I would love to see some poems if you could send some to me, that would be
> great. Let me know and I will send my email address.
>
> Thanks,
> Bernadette
> "~*~Leslie~*~" <ltiller@kwic.no spam.com> wrote in message
> news:F7wkc.34800$kc2.504544@nnrp1.uunet.ca...
> > What are you looking for! I have 100's of them!
> > Leslie
> >
> > --
> > "Life may not be the party we hoped for......but while we are here we
> might
> > as well dance!"
> > "B" <b@shaw.ca> wrote in message news:KTikc.316788$Ig.213176@pd7tw2no...
> > > I recall a few poems here posted...if anyone has them could you please
> > post
> > > them again.
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > > Bernadette
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

..~Leslie..~

CARE PROVIDERS


They take to you, something about what you do
Babies always smile and coo their way, into your heart
And families, in you they believe
in what you got up your sleeve, those arms, reaching out.

Care Providers of little ones
the circle's wider for all you=ve done;
Care Providers, we=re overdue
to take good care, care of you.

Development, take a warm environment
Lots of encouragement and love to go around
From what they say, a child=s work is play
Couldn=t be a better way than that, with you.

Care Providers of little ones
the circle's wider for all you=ve done;
Care Providers, we=re overdue
to take good care, care of you.

Moms and Dads, care for kids
They are the future, they are the bridge
It takes a village, it takes a town
To come together, it=ll go around.

They take to you, something about what you do
Babies always smile and coo their way, into your heart
From what they say, a child=s work is play
Couldn't be a better way than that, with you.

Care Providers of little ones
the circle's wider for all you've done;
Care Providers, we=re overdue
to take good care, care of you.


--
"Life may not be the party we hoped for......but while we are here we might
as well dance!"
"B" <b@shaw.ca> wrote in message news:UwPkc.332817$Ig.16498@pd7tw2no...
> Really that many. WOW!! I found one on the internet that I used because I
> needed it fast. We were celebrating ECE week here in Manitoba. Every year
> the past week is The week of the ECE, our center buys us a gift every day
> and also every year I make a little something for the staff. I wanted to
> include a little card with an ECE poem with the gift.
>
> I would love to see some poems if you could send some to me, that would be
> great. Let me know and I will send my email address.
>
> Thanks,
> Bernadette
> "~*~Leslie~*~" <ltiller@kwic.no spam.com> wrote in message
> news:F7wkc.34800$kc2.504544@nnrp1.uunet.ca...
> > What are you looking for! I have 100's of them!
> > Leslie
> >
> > --
> > "Life may not be the party we hoped for......but while we are here we
> might
> > as well dance!"
> > "B" <b@shaw.ca> wrote in message news:KTikc.316788$Ig.213176@pd7tw2no...
> > > I recall a few poems here posted...if anyone has them could you please
> > post
> > > them again.
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > > Bernadette
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

..

Thank you very much Leslie

Bernadette


"~*~Leslie~*~" <ltiller@kwic.no spam.com> wrote in message
newsdflc.35612$kc2.517623@nnrp1.uunet.ca...
> CARE PROVIDERS
>
>
> They take to you, something about what you do
> Babies always smile and coo their way, into your heart
> And families, in you they believe
> in what you got up your sleeve, those arms, reaching out.
>
> Care Providers of little ones
> the circle's wider for all you=ve done;
> Care Providers, we=re overdue
> to take good care, care of you.
>
> Development, take a warm environment
> Lots of encouragement and love to go around
> From what they say, a child=s work is play
> Couldn=t be a better way than that, with you.
>
> Care Providers of little ones
> the circle's wider for all you=ve done;
> Care Providers, we=re overdue
> to take good care, care of you.
>
> Moms and Dads, care for kids
> They are the future, they are the bridge
> It takes a village, it takes a town
> To come together, it=ll go around.
>
> They take to you, something about what you do
> Babies always smile and coo their way, into your heart
> From what they say, a child=s work is play
> Couldn't be a better way than that, with you.
>
> Care Providers of little ones
> the circle's wider for all you've done;
> Care Providers, we=re overdue
> to take good care, care of you.
>
>
> --
> "Life may not be the party we hoped for......but while we are here we
might
> as well dance!"
> "B" <b@shaw.ca> wrote in message news:UwPkc.332817$Ig.16498@pd7tw2no...
> > Really that many. WOW!! I found one on the internet that I used because
I
> > needed it fast. We were celebrating ECE week here in Manitoba. Every
year
> > the past week is The week of the ECE, our center buys us a gift every
day
> > and also every year I make a little something for the staff. I wanted to
> > include a little card with an ECE poem with the gift.
> >
> > I would love to see some poems if you could send some to me, that would
be
> > great. Let me know and I will send my email address.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Bernadette
> > "~*~Leslie~*~" <ltiller@kwic.no spam.com> wrote in message
> > news:F7wkc.34800$kc2.504544@nnrp1.uunet.ca...
> > > What are you looking for! I have 100's of them!
> > > Leslie
> > >
> > > --
> > > "Life may not be the party we hoped for......but while we are here we
> > might
> > > as well dance!"
> > > "B" <b@shaw.ca> wrote in message
news:KTikc.316788$Ig.213176@pd7tw2no...
> > > > I recall a few poems here posted...if anyone has them could you
please
> > > post
> > > > them again.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > > Bernadette
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

..~Leslie..~

No problem!
Leslie

--
"Life may not be the party we hoped for......but while we are here we might
as well dance!"
"B" <b@shaw.ca> wrote in message news:VHflc.331184$Pk3.192907@pd7tw1no...
> Thank you very much Leslie
>
> Bernadette
>
>
> "~*~Leslie~*~" <ltiller@kwic.no spam.com> wrote in message
> newsdflc.35612$kc2.517623@nnrp1.uunet.ca...
> > CARE PROVIDERS
> >
> >
> > They take to you, something about what you do
> > Babies always smile and coo their way, into your heart
> > And families, in you they believe
> > in what you got up your sleeve, those arms, reaching out.
> >
> > Care Providers of little ones
> > the circle's wider for all you=ve done;
> > Care Providers, we=re overdue
> > to take good care, care of you.
> >
> > Development, take a warm environment
> > Lots of encouragement and love to go around
> > From what they say, a child=s work is play
> > Couldn=t be a better way than that, with you.
> >
> > Care Providers of little ones
> > the circle's wider for all you=ve done;
> > Care Providers, we=re overdue
> > to take good care, care of you.
> >
> > Moms and Dads, care for kids
> > They are the future, they are the bridge
> > It takes a village, it takes a town
> > To come together, it=ll go around.
> >
> > They take to you, something about what you do
> > Babies always smile and coo their way, into your heart
> > From what they say, a child=s work is play
> > Couldn't be a better way than that, with you.
> >
> > Care Providers of little ones
> > the circle's wider for all you've done;
> > Care Providers, we=re overdue
> > to take good care, care of you.
> >
> >
> > --
> > "Life may not be the party we hoped for......but while we are here we
> might
> > as well dance!"
> > "B" <b@shaw.ca> wrote in message news:UwPkc.332817$Ig.16498@pd7tw2no...
> > > Really that many. WOW!! I found one on the internet that I used
because
> I
> > > needed it fast. We were celebrating ECE week here in Manitoba. Every
> year
> > > the past week is The week of the ECE, our center buys us a gift every
> day
> > > and also every year I make a little something for the staff. I wanted
to
> > > include a little card with an ECE poem with the gift.
> > >
> > > I would love to see some poems if you could send some to me, that
would
> be
> > > great. Let me know and I will send my email address.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Bernadette
> > > "~*~Leslie~*~" <ltiller@kwic.no spam.com> wrote in message
> > > news:F7wkc.34800$kc2.504544@nnrp1.uunet.ca...
> > > > What are you looking for! I have 100's of them!
> > > > Leslie
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > "Life may not be the party we hoped for......but while we are here
we
> > > might
> > > > as well dance!"
> > > > "B" <b@shaw.ca> wrote in message
> news:KTikc.316788$Ig.213176@pd7tw2no...
> > > > > I recall a few poems here posted...if anyone has them could you
> please
> > > > post
> > > > > them again.
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks
> > > > > Bernadette
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>

..ebbi..

I love this one.

Debbie

"~*~Leslie~*~" <ltiller@kwic.no spam.com> wrote in message
news:ibflc.35610$kc2.517699@nnrp1.uunet.ca...
> WITH APOLOGIES TO NONE
>
> When I am asked what I do, I usually get the following reaction: When I
say,
> "I work at a day care center (or home)" I generally hear a very flat "Oh".
I
> have never been certain whether it is an expression of pity, sympathy,
> disgust or perhaps disinterest. Always I wish I had the time to explain to
> them like this:
>
>
> Yes, I work at a day care center, "With Apologies to None." Where else
would
> a handsome and very young man put his arms around me and ask, "Do you know
> that I love you?"
>
> Where else could I see a fashion show daily and keep up on the latest
trends
> for the very young"
>
> Where else could my limited wardrobe be complimented or my earrings
thought
> beautiful?
>
> Where else could I walk into a crowd and have warm little hands reach to
> touch me?
>
> Where else could I have the privilege of wiggling the loose teeth and
> receive the promise that I may pull them when they're loose enough?
>
> Where else would I guide a chubby little hand that may someday write a
book
> or an important do***ent?
>
> Where else would I forget my own aches and pains because of scratched
knees,
> bumped heads and broken hearts that need care?
>
> Where else could I forget taxes and even "The State of the Nation" because
> Bill isn't adjusting as he should and other methods must be tried?
>
> Where else could my mind stay so young as with a group whose attention
span
> is so short that I must always keep a "Bag of Tricks" up my sleeve?
>
> Where else could I feel so close to my Maker as I do each year when
because
> of something I have done, little children learn and grow?
>
> Yes,I am a Home Day Care Provider, Mr. and Mrs. America. . .and. . . I
LOVE
> IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
> --
> "Life may not be the party we hoped for......but while we are here we
might
> as well dance!"
> "B" <b@shaw.ca> wrote in message news:UwPkc.332817$Ig.16498@pd7tw2no...
> > Really that many. WOW!! I found one on the internet that I used because
I
> > needed it fast. We were celebrating ECE week here in Manitoba. Every
year
> > the past week is The week of the ECE, our center buys us a gift every
day
> > and also every year I make a little something for the staff. I wanted to
> > include a little card with an ECE poem with the gift.
> >
> > I would love to see some poems if you could send some to me, that would
be
> > great. Let me know and I will send my email address.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Bernadette
> > "~*~Leslie~*~" <ltiller@kwic.no spam.com> wrote in message
> > news:F7wkc.34800$kc2.504544@nnrp1.uunet.ca...
> > > What are you looking for! I have 100's of them!
> > > Leslie
> > >
> > > --
> > > "Life may not be the party we hoped for......but while we are here we
> > might
> > > as well dance!"
> > > "B" <b@shaw.ca> wrote in message
news:KTikc.316788$Ig.213176@pd7tw2no...
> > > > I recall a few poems here posted...if anyone has them could you
please
> > > post
> > > > them again.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks
> > > > Bernadette
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
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