STOP and Listen

Greetings y'all :

Well folks Junior Mint seems to have recovered from tummy issues. I still contend eating mozzarella dippers with marinara sauce and mashed tater and gravy chaser wasn't his brightest dinning choice. But he's been fever free and is ready to get his learning on. He was actually upset he missed time from school. Atta boy ! I think he may tired of eating soup too.

It's been an interesting couple of days since we last got together folks. OK so that's not unusual. My life, as least to me, at it's most boring is still interesting. Remember we are the Quirky and Exuberant Robinson Boys! Life at home has been blissfully smooth and cooperative. I an reminded daily how blessed I am to have Junior Mint in my life. To wake up to his smiling face and fall asleep with him nestled in my arms is pure heaven on earth.

At work I find deeper and greater appreciation for the myriad of skills of my co-workers. I've been reminded how they are able to teach not just academics but also social and life skills to our future. Yes I may be naive but I try to see the best in people and view the students as my teachers and our future. Children have a lot to say but sometimes very little voice. They want to be heard and validated but often speak in ways we don't hear or understand. Stop and listen , stop and observe. What are they really saying ? Not what do we want them to say or feel but what us in their hearts and minds. Sometimes we must listen with our eyes, ears, hearts, and mind clear an wide open without judging.

Ok folks it's almost 2:15 am here , I've been up since the witching hour with busy brain syndrome. Have a wonderful and please remember to stop and listen today.