I have always been told that it takes a special person to work with children. I find this to be true, except I think that anyone can work with children as long as you have the stamina and heart to do it.

I work at a daycare this summer. I just finished my first week and already, the payback is so rewarding. I love being able to build relationships with all the little children. I don't think words can explain how wonderful it is to be able to love on children and get to watch them grow and learn new things.

I am only the teacher's aide, but the kids rely on me to answer the questions and show them wrong from right. They may need to be reminded time and time again that what they are doing is wrong, but eventually, they learn. Being there in the moment when they learn is the biggest reward, they have grown.

One of my favorite times with the kids is when we go outside. I love watching them explore nature. They are constantly learning and when they are outside they have so many things to consider learning about. One of the most memorable times I have been outside with a group of toddlers was when one little girl was trying to catch ants so that she could eat them.

Another funny story is that there is an outside toy that little kids can ride around if they pedal. It is similar to a bunch of exercise bikes put together in a circle. One little girl can get herself onto the seat but she can never get herself off.

With toddlers and preschoolers, there is something funny that happens every day. One of the little boys couldn't remember my name and he kept calling me "not mommy." Something memorable happens all the time. These kids touch my life and I hope that I can do the same for them.

It doesn't matter what anyone says to me about my job because I would not even need to be paid to do what I do. I would volunteer. These kids just need a special kind of love. And I am more than happy to be the one to give it.