The Spirit of Giving

Last week a parent brought in this photo and others that showed how her kindergarten son had set up his trainset to look like a library. She explained that he loved library and she thought I might enjoy these pictures. Wow! Hearing her words and seeing the photos made me nearly choke up with gratitude. This is such a sweet scene and it seems like a good one for this holiday message.

I have said that I have the best job in the world and I truly feel that way. That doesn't mean I'm smiling every minute of the day or that this occupation does not have its share of frustrations. It does mean that I am so fortunate to be able to have days surrounded by children and books in a great school. The families that nurture their children also nurture us, their teachers, and I so appreciate that this parent shared the pictures. It is a joy to be librarian to her sons and to all the girls and boys at Charlestown School.

So, I'm sending all of you my wishes for meaningful holidays with your family and friends. I hope you have time to share warm moments with your children (another plug for reading aloud to your kids!) Happy Holidays to All!

Cynthia Reiser-Jones