Sweaty, but fun!

This morning's Scattering Joy Story Time in my yard was wonderful! Olivia and Lily, two little ones from around the block, came over with their mama. My next door neighbor, Della, came for a bit (as 2 year olds will do), and her friend Cat joined is for a minute, too. Interacting with these preschoolers was heavenly. 

Andrea and I each read two books, played with the play dough Andrea made a month ago for our first scheduled story time, and escorted the girls onto my sunporch to pick out a book. They gleefully found what they wanted, and promised to come another time. 

There's nothing like reading to kids when they're totally focused on the story. You can just see the wheels churning, with them taking in this new "world" and seeing how it fits into the world they already know. Much like adults do when reading, except adults are rarely as transparent in their emotions.

Heat and I don't mix well, so after reading I came inside and grabbed ice packs for an hour or so. As I started feeling better, I realized I didn't regret my current discomfort. It was totally worth it. But I'll be happy to continue the reading to kids inside this fall, at Happier Now Cafe and Market. I believe we already have kids signed up, but always room for more. Yay!!! Can't wait!