Momma Jaime...

My little Byrd...the one in the last picture at the right...she is such an amazing little girl. She has temper tantrums, can be a bully, and has the craziest hair I have ever seen. She is one of the sweetest, most lovable, endearing little girls I have ever met. She calls me, "Momma Jaime." At first she would just call me Momma, but I started correcting her, telling her my name. Now she has joined the two together, and thus my new name. Several of my kids call me Momma. My assistant says it is because I am so nurturing, like a Mommy...which of course I am a Mommy. I correct them every time, but they still do it...I think it has something to do with my name rhyming with Mommy...who knows.

Today was a good day, for the most part. It seemed pretty calm, non-eventful. That is good.

I went over to the two year old class and got my Byrd and brought her to my class for a couple minutes for my "fix." This little girl brightens my day almost as much as my own kids. Her face lights up when she sees me, and she comes running and JUMPS into my lap. It is such a great feeling to know that someone cares that much, even if they are only two years old. I love the feeling inside of a person (adult or child) showing their emotions. I guess it feels like an exchange of great energy. A positive flow of love and acceptance. I feel the only unconditional love is felt by animals and children. That is why I love both so much. Feeling loved, knowing you are loved, just feels sooo good. It feels almost as good as showing someone you love that you LOVE them.

It feels like a mush-fest around here now...lol. I am big on telling people how I feel about them, and I like for people to tell me how they feel about me as well. I tell my children constantly that I love them. I tell them I am proud to be their Mommy, that I think they are smart, strong, amazing girls. And I truly mean every word. I want them to grow up comfortable in both their own skin, and comfortable in expressing their emotions towards others. I love my girls, and they know it. I love my Byrd, and she knows it. I love my "kids" and they know it.

I care about my friends, even love some of them, and they know my feelings. I am very open about my feelings, and like the same from others....

Anyway, I love my Byrd, and I love being "Momma Jaime," even if I do keep correcting her....lol